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Definition of medway
medway
/ˈmɛd.weɪ/
med · way
medway Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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.
Example
"Boating enthusiasts often spend their summer weekends navigating the scenic upper reaches of the River Medway."
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
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'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Medway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/medway