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

A few days ago an angler at Southend-on-Sea fished up a silver chain purse containing four one-pound notes.

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