Cathay
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An archaic and poetic name for China, used especially in medieval European literature and exploration accounts.
“The explorer set sail westward in the hope of reaching the fabled riches of Cathay.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ca·thay
Related Words
Synonyms
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
Ends in -AY, two A's in the word, the TH digraph in the middle is a useful deduction clue
🔤
Scrabble
Worth 14 points, Y (4) and H (4) both boost the score considerably
Words Related to Cathay
Words you can make from Cathay
Shorter words formed from the letters in “cathay”.
Add a letter to make a longer word
7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “cathay”.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up cathay in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!