Bathurst

[ bath-erst ]

noun

1. a town in eastern New South Wales, in southeast Australia.
2. a port on the Gulf of St. Lawrence in northeastern New Brunswick, in southeast Canada: summer resort.
3. former name of Banjul.

Bathurst

/ ˈbæθəst /

noun

1. a town in SE Australia, in E New South Wales: scene of a gold rush in 1851. Pop: 27 036 (2001)
2. a port in E Canada, in NE New Brunswick: rich mineral resources. Pop: 16 427 (2001)
3. the former name (until 1973) of Banjul

Example Sentences

Her name was altered at the suggestion of Governor Macquarie to that of the Bathurst.

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The new restrictions on the use of starch will, says Captain Bathurst, affect the wearing of starched garments.

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May I ask if Mr. Bathurst is really now in W——, and when he arrived?

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Mr. Bathurst, why did you ask me if I suspected who stole my diamonds?

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Your burglars keep a sharp eye on us, at all events, Mr. Bathurst.

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