Chester

ˈtʃɛstər

Definition

Definition of Chester - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

geographycity in northwest England with historic walls

Chester is famous for its Roman walls.

city

municipality

town

names

English surname from a place name

Mr. Chester was our history teacher.

family name

surname

furniture

TECH.

type of sofa with deep buttoning

TECH.

They bought a new Chester for the living room.

couch

settee

sofa

place in Canada

Rare

district municipality in Nova Scotia, Canada

Rare

Chester in Nova Scotia is a charming village.

city in Pennsylvania

Rare

city in southeastern Pennsylvania near Philadelphia

Rare

Chester is an industrial suburb of Philadelphia.

city

municipality

town

crime

Rare

Slang

slang term for a child molester

Rare

Slang

In prison, a Chester is not safe.

abuser

predator

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of Chester

type of sofa with deep buttoning

Origin of Chester

Latin, castrum (fort)

Terms with Chester included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

Ch-le-St

abbr.

abr: Chester-le-Street

abbreviated label used in lists to shorten a longer name

Hayti

Pennsylvania community

unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Examples of Chester in a sentence

The train to Chester leaves every hour.
Chester is a common surname in England.
The Chester family has a long history in this town.
The Chester in the lobby was very comfortable.
They chose a Chester for its classic look.
Chester hosts an annual sailing regatta attracting many visitors.

The scenic views in Chester make it a popular tourist destination.
Chester hosts an annual music festival in the summer.
The historic buildings in Chester attract many tourists.
The community is wary of any Chester moving in.
A Chester was arrested in the neighborhood yesterday.

View all translations of Chester

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:Chester, pédophile, ...
German:Chester, Chesterfield, ...
Italian:Chester, ...
Spanish:Chester, apellido inglés, ...
Portuguese:Chester, ...
Chinese:切斯特, 切斯特沙发, ...
Japanese:チェスター, 児童性犯罪者, ...
Arabic:تْشِيسْتَر, تْشِسْتَر, ...
Hebrew:צֶ'סְטֶר, ...
Russian:Честер, честер, ...
Ukrainian:Честер, честер, ...
Hindi:चेस्टर, बाल यौन शोषक, ...
Bengali:চেস্টার, ...
Catalan:Chester, ...
Czech:Chester, chesterfield, ...
Danish:Chester, pædofil, ...
Dutch:Chester, Chesterfield, ...
Greek:Τσέστερ, Τσέστερφιλντ, ...
Hungarian:Chester, Chesterfield, ...
Khmer:ឆេស្ទើរ, សាឡុងបែបឆេស្ទើរ ដែលមានប៊ូតុងចុចជ្រៅ, ...
Korean:체스터, ...
Persian:چستر, ...
Polish:Chester, sofa Chesterfield, ...
Portuguese (BR):Chester, ...
Romanian:Chester, pedofil, ...
Swedish:Chester, chesterfield, ...
Thai:เชสเตอร์, ...
Turkish:Chester, ...
Vietnamese:Chester, ấu dâm, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “c”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of Chester - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Images of Chester

Origin of Chester

Terms related to Chester

Terms with Chester included in their meaning

Examples of Chester in a sentence

View all translations of Chester

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery