White Rock
Americannoun
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a city in SW British Columbia, in SW Canada, SE of Vancouver.
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one of a variety of white Plymouth Rock chickens.
Etymology
Origin of White Rock
1940–45, White Rock for def. 2
Example Sentences
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Local people began to fear they were soon going to be priced out of White Rock, a neighbourhood located behind the Hastings seafront, says Jess.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024
Jess describes how when she first toured the building, it's seven floors were infested with pigeons and had streams of rainwater running through them – the "rotting heart" of White Rock.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024
Escape the crowds in White Rock as you duck through a residential neighborhood of pricey waterfront real estate and down the exaggeratedly-named 1001 Steps.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2023
White Rock is also home to several bed-and-breakfasts, like the Star of the Sea Guest House, just three blocks inland from the beach.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2023
Eventually, the interference of the Parrish Street Gang in religious affairs led one White Rock minister to protest attempts to “Mutualize” his church.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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