wigan

¹

[ wig-uhn ]

noun

1. a stiff, canvaslike fabric for stiffening parts of garments.

Wigan

²

[ wig-uhn ]

noun

1. borough of Greater Manchester, in W England.

Wigan

/ ˈwɪɡən /

noun

1. an industrial town in NW England, in Wigan unitary authority, Greater Manchester: former coal-mining centre. Pop: 81 203 (2001)
2. a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 303 800 (2003 est). Area: 199 sq km (77 sq miles)

Word History and Origins

Origin of wigan¹

1870–75; after Wigan, where originally produced

Example Sentences

When Simon took charge of Harrogate on 21 May 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo had just helped Manchester United win another Premier League title, Pep Guardiola had just completed his first season in charge of Barcelona, while Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic and Portsmouth were all Premier League clubs.

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Super League champions Wigan Warriors will start the 2025 season with a home game against Leigh on Thursday, 13 February.

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Wigan, who are looking to win a third successive Super League title, will face Warrington in Las Vegas on 1 March.

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Laura, from Astley near Wigan, can barely believe what has happened to her as she recalls the events of the last 12 months.

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The treatment at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan has been successful, meaning Laura and Sam can focus all of their energies on their baby.

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