Torbay

[ tawr-bey, -bey ]

noun
  1. a borough in S Devonshire, in SW England: seaside resort.

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Torbay

/ (ˌtɔːˈbeɪ) /


noun
  1. a unitary authority in SW England, in Devon, consisting of Torquay and two neighbouring coastal resorts. Pop: 131 300 (2003 est). Area: 63 sq km (24 sq miles)

  2. Also: Tor Bay an inlet of the English Channel on the coast of SW England, near Torquay

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