Wolverhampton

[ wool-ver-hamp-tuhn ]

noun

1. a city in West Midlands, in W England.

Wolverhampton

/ ˌwʊlvəˈhæmptən /

noun

1. a city in W central England, in Wolverhampton unitary authority, West Midlands: iron and steel foundries; university (1992). Pop: 251 462 (2001)
2. a unitary authority in W central England, in the West Midlands. Pop: 238 900 (2003 est). Area: 69 sq km (27 sq miles)

Example Sentences

“That’s what we really wanted, Premier League opposition,” Vermiglio added of facing Wolverhampton.

From Washington Post

It will host Premier League opponent Wolverhampton on Friday.

From Washington Post

There were also disturbances in Birmingham, West Midlands, West Bromwich and Wolverhampton.

From The Daily Beast

The general trade centres round Willenhall, Walsall, and Wolverhampton.

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The state of Sheffield was not less severe—and the blast furnaces of Wolverhampton were extinguished.

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In the beginning of last March, a gentleman at Wolverhampton desired my advice for very large and painful swelled legs and thighs.

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Wolverhampton (88,000), also in the Black Country, is noted for its manufacture of heavy hardware and machinery.

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The custom seems to be universal in Wolverhampton, and its natural consequence is frequent bowel complaints and other diseases.

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