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Cheltenham

American  
[chelt-nuhm, chel-tn-ham] / ˈtʃɛlt nəm, ˈtʃɛl tnˌhæm /

noun

  1. a city in northern Gloucestershire, in western England: a spa town and resort, host to many national and international festivals.

  2. a town in southeastern Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia.

  3. Printing. a style of type.


Cheltenham British  
/ ˈtʃɛltənəm /

noun

  1. a town in W England, in central Gloucestershire: famous for its schools, racecourse, and saline springs (discovered in 1716). Pop: 98 875 (2001)

  2. a style of type

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While we were researching this history, a former staff member at Cheltenham who had worked at the facility for more than 40 years told us about a burial ground on the property.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center in Maryland has been in operation in some form for more than 155 years.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The 2026 Cheltenham Festival was the year of the outsider, with the average starting price of every winner at the meeting the highest it has been in the past 10 years at 14-1.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

He was considered a legend by fans of the sport, having won three times at Cheltenham.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Every afternoon I yell it, just in case Mum or Dad've come home early from Cheltenham or Oxford or wherever.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell