Rochester
geographical name
Roch·es·ter
ˈrä-chə-stər
-ˌche-stər
1
city in southeastern Minnesota population 106,769
Note: Rochester is the site of the Mayo Clinic medical and research facilities.
2
city in southeastern New Hampshire population 29,752
3
city on the Genesee River in western New York population 210,565
4
city on the Medway River in Kent, southeastern England population 63,000
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“Rochester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rochester. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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