Rochester Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɹɑˌtʃɛstɝ

RAH-ches-ter

UK

ˈrɒ.tʃɪ.stə

ROCH-i-stuh

Definition

Rochester is the name of several cities in the United States and the United Kingdom, most commonly known as a large city in New York State. It can also refer to other places or things named after these locations.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used as a proper noun for places; always capitalized. Most commonly refers to the city in New York, but confirm the context—there are Rochesters in Minnesota, Michigan, and the UK. Not typically translated or pronounced differently in English.

• Spanish: Rochester
• Portuguese (BR): Rochester
• Portuguese (PT): Rochester
• Chinese (Simplified): 罗切斯特
• Chinese (Traditional): 羅切斯特
• Hindi: रोचेस्टर
• Arabic: روشيستر
• Bengali: রচেস্টার
• Russian: Рочестер
• Japanese: ロチェスター
• Vietnamese: Rochester
• Korean: 로체스터
• Turkish: Rochester
• Urdu: روچیسٹر
• Indonesian: Rochester

Example Sentences

I live in Rochester.

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Rochester is a big city in New York.

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We visited Rochester last summer.

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Have you ever been to Rochester for the jazz festival?

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The weather in Rochester changes really quickly.

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My cousin moved to Rochester for college last year.

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