Chesapeake Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtʃɛsəˌpik

CHES-uh-PEEK

UK

ˈtʃɛsəpiːk

CHES-uh-PEEK

Definition

Chesapeake usually refers to the Chesapeake Bay, a large estuary on the East Coast of the United States. It can also mean things related to this region, such as the people, culture, or certain dog breeds.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily a proper noun; always capitalized. Most often means 'Chesapeake Bay,' but can appear in place names (Chesapeake City, Chesapeake Beach) or refer to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog breed. Not used as a common noun or verb.

• Spanish: Chesapeake (nombre propio) - bahía de Chesapeake
• Portuguese (BR): Chesapeake (nome próprio) - baía de Chesapeake
• Portuguese (PT): Chesapeake (nome próprio) - baía de Chesapeake
• Chinese (Simplified): 切萨皮克（专有名）- 切萨皮克湾
• Chinese (Traditional): 切薩皮克（專有名）- 切薩皮克灣
• Hindi: चेसापिक (संज्ञा) - चेसापिक खाड़ी
• Arabic: تشيسابيك (اسم علم) - خليج تشيسابيك
• Bengali: চেসাপিক
• Russian: Чесапик
• Japanese: チェサピーク
• Vietnamese: Chesapeake
• Korean: 체서피크
• Turkish: Chesapeake
• Urdu: چیساپیک
• Indonesian: Chesapeake

Example Sentences

The Chesapeake Bay is famous for its seafood.

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My family visited Chesapeake last summer.

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There is a city called Chesapeake in Virginia.

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Have you ever gone kayaking on the Chesapeake?

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My dog is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

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We caught blue crabs in the Chesapeake this weekend.

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