Dover Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈdoʊvɝ/

DOH-ver

UK

/ˈdəʊvə/

DOH-vuh

Definition

Dover is a town and major port in southeast England, famous for its white chalk cliffs and location closest to France.

Usage & Nuances

"Dover" is always a proper noun, referring to a place. It is most often discussed in the context of travel, geography, and history. The "White Cliffs of Dover" is a famous phrase. Do not use "dover" as a common noun or verb.

• Spanish: Dover (ciudad de Inglaterra) - Dover (puerto) - Dover (acantilados)
• Portuguese (BR): Dover (cidade da Inglaterra) - Dover (porto) - Dover (penhascos)
• Portuguese (PT): Dover (cidade inglesa) - Dover (porto) - Dover (falésias)
• Chinese (Simplified): 多佛（英格兰城市）- 多佛（港口）- 多佛白崖
• Chinese (Traditional): 多佛（英格蘭城市）- 多佛（港口）- 多佛白崖
• Hindi: डोवर (इंग्लैंड का शहर) - डोवर (बंदरगाह) - डोवर (सफेद चट्टानें)
• Arabic: دوفر (مدينة في إنجلترا) - دوفر (ميناء) - دوفر (المنحدرات البيضاء)
• Bengali: ডোভার
• Russian: Дувр
• Japanese: ドーバー
• Vietnamese: Dover
• Korean: 도버
• Turkish: Dover
• Urdu: ڈوور
• Indonesian: Dover

Example Sentences

Dover is a port town in England.

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The white cliffs of Dover are famous.

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Many ferries go from Dover to France.

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We took a beautiful walk along the cliffs near Dover.

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She’s always dreamed of seeing Dover and the English Channel.

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If you travel by ferry, you’ll probably arrive in Dover first.

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