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)
Example Sentences
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The Frenchman's influence gradually began to increase from this point on and in the small spaces, alongside Doku and Foden, Bournemouth struggled to find any reference against their fluidity.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Guardiola outclassed Bournemouth 3-1 on 2 November and Doku again was given his free role in-field.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
But this flaky team have since suffered a series of damaging losses, including a 2-1 home defeat by in-form Bournemouth last week.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Bournemouth have already done that by luring Marco Rose, but current Cherries boss Andoni Iraola is now on the market.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 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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