Cantab.

abbreviation for

1. Cantabrigian.

Cantab.

/ kænˈtæb /

abbreviation for

1. Cantabrigiensis

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cantab.¹

Latin: of Cambridge

Example Sentences

If you ever went to the Cantab Lounge at 8 in the morning, you would meet regulars named Hoopy or Ralphie Moneybags or Growling John or Illinois, guys who showed up every morning, as if they had a time clock to punch.

From New York Times

In July, when the Cantab’s owner, Richard Fitzgerald, announced he was putting it up for sale after 50 years, a howl of distress went up from that old, scruffy bohemian Cambridge.

From New York Times

In a 1996 Senate debate, the Republican candidate, Bill Weld, held up the establishment as an argument against public assistance, saying, “They get the check, go down to the Cantab in the morning, and drink it away.”

From New York Times

Soul Strong finished fourth and was followed by Green Manalishi S, pacesetter Marseille, Pilot Discretion, Osterc, Cantab Fashion and Don’t Let’em, who was trying to make Nancy Johansson the third female trainer to win the race.

From Seattle Times

Cantab Fashion drew the No. 1 post in the first heat.

From Seattle Times