Bournemouth
Americannoun
noun
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a resort in S England, in Bournemouth unitary authority, Dorset, on the English Channel. Pop: 167 527 (2001)
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a unitary authority in SE Dorset. Pop: 163 700 (2003 est). Area: 46 sq km (17 sq miles)
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Luton Town's Premier League match at Bournemouth was abandoned in 2023 after the club's captain Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The company has since grown to 15 venues across England and Scotland where people can watch this year's World Cup - from Aberdeen to Bournemouth, Leeds to Margate.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi is another on the shortlist after he scored 13 goals in 33 matches in his debut Premier League campaign.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
That was only one position and three points behind Liverpool and gave Bournemouth a place in next season's Europa League.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Soon after that, my grandmother and I took the train to Bournemouth and settled into the Hotel Magnificent.
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
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