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Definition of medway

medway

/ˈmɛd.weɪ/
med · way
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medway Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A major river in South East England that flows from the High Weald in Sussex through Kent to its confluence with the Thames Estuary.

2

British A conurbation and unitary authority in Kent, South East England, comprising the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, and Rainham.

Example

"The local council in Medway has recently announced comprehensive redevelopment plans for the historic Chatham Dockyard."

• Rhymes for medway

• Nearby Words

medlar
medley
medusa
medway
meek
meekly
meekness

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'Mēdwēge', which is believed to combine a Brittonic element meaning 'mead' or 'intoxicating' with an Old English word for 'water' or 'river'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Medway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/medway
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