Plymouth

[ plim-uhth ]

noun

1. a seaport in SW Devonshire, in SW England, on the English Channel: naval base; the departing point of the Mayflower 1620.
2. a city in SE Massachusetts: the oldest town in New England, founded by the Pilgrims 1620.
3. a town in SE Minnesota.
4. a town in NW Connecticut.
5. a town in and the capital of Montserrat, West Indies.

Plymouth

/ ˈplɪməθ /

noun

1. a port in SW England, in Plymouth unitary authority, SW Devon, on Plymouth Sound (an inlet of the English Channel): Britain's chief port in Elizabethan times; the last port visited by the Pilgrim Fathers in the Mayflower before sailing to America; naval base; university (1992). Pop: 243 795 (2001)
2. a unitary authority in SW England, in Devon. Pop: 241 500 (2003 est). Area: 76 sq km (30 sq miles)
3. a city in SE Massachusetts, on Plymouth Bay: the first permanent European settlement in New England; founded by the Pilgrim Fathers. Pop: 54 109 (2003 est)
4. the former capital of Montserrat, in the Caribbean; largely destroyed by volcanic eruption in 1997

Example Sentences

Services will be held in almost every town and city across the UK - with some of the biggest gatherings expected in Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Plymouth, Liverpool and Manchester.

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His mother Caroline Tindal said the family were all "so proud" of Mr Tindal-Draper, who had previously worked at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth and as a carer in the community.

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She says the family, from Plymouth, had to move house three times to try to escape abuse from people in the local area.

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His departure in the wake of Wednesday's defeat by Derby County comes after just four wins in 14 Championship games this season that leaves the Sky Blues 17th in the table and equal on points with Plymouth in the relegation spots.

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He made his return for Leeds on 18 October and has started the Championship side's past two fixtures, scoring in the 3-0 win over Plymouth last Saturday.

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