Wilmington

[ wil-ming-tuhn ]

noun

1. a seaport in N Delaware, on the Delaware River.
2. a seaport in SE North Carolina, on the Cape Fear River.
3. a city in NE Massachusetts.
4. a town in SW Ohio.

Wilmington

/ ˈwɪlmɪŋtən /

noun

1. a port in N Delaware, on the Delaware River: industrial centre. Pop: 72 051 (2003 est)

Other Words From

• Wil·ming·to·ni·an [wil-ming-, toh, -nee-, uh, n], noun

Example Sentences

Oil giant Phillips 66 announced last month that late next year it will close the twin refineries in Carson and Wilmington that produce about 8% of the state’s gasoline.

From Los Angeles Times

The Wilmington refinery site, which is connected to Carson’s plant by a pipeline, may lend itself to housing.

From Los Angeles Times

Caltrans is slated to close the Vincent Thomas Bridge by 2026, creating dread in Wilmington, which is already overrun by big rigs.

From Los Angeles Times

It would also require that the Board of Harbor Commissioners have at least two local representatives — one from San Pedro, the other from Wilmington.

From Los Angeles Times

“They really need to consider the impact to the residents here,” said Irma Venegas, 56, a lifelong resident of Wilmington.

From Los Angeles Times