Southend-on-Sea

[ south-end-on-see, -awn- ]

noun

1. a seaport in SE Essex, in SE England, on Thames estuary.

Southend-on-Sea

/ ˌsaʊθˈɛnd- /

noun

1. a town in SE England, in SE Essex on the Thames estuary: one of England's largest resorts, extending for about 11 km (7 miles) along the coast. Pop: 160 257 (2001)
2. a unitary authority in SE England, in Essex. Pop: 160 300 (2003 est). Area: 42 sq km (16 sq miles)

Example Sentences

For some, the jewel in Essex's crown could be Southend-on-Sea's famous pier, Colchester Castle or the historic woodland of Epping Forest.

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A fracas ensued and the group eventually left, with Martin arrested in Chelmsford and the three others later detained by police in Southend-on-Sea.

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Michelle Hempstead, 34, died on 30 July after being attacked by a dog in Southend-on-Sea the previous day.

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Essex Police said officers were called to an address in Retort Close, Southend-on-Sea by the ambulance service at 23:30 BST on Monday.

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Essex Police brought in a section 60 dispersal order in Southend-on-Sea until 20:00 BST on Wednesday, following large groups of people fighting on the city's beach front on Tuesday.

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