Grimsby

American

[grimz-bee] / ˈgrɪmz bi /

noun

a seaport in Humberside county, in E England at the mouth of the Humber estuary.
a town in SE Ontario, in S Canada, on the SW shore of Lake Ontario.

Grimsby British

/ ˈɡrɪmzbɪ /

noun

a port in E England, in North East Lincolnshire unitary authority, Lincolnshire, formerly important for fishing. Pop: 87 574 (2001)

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Grimsby parent Graham Walker, who has two children aged eight and three, described the price of the England kit as "pretty disgusting".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

However, he has just a two-minute substitute appearance at first-team level since starting the shock EFL Cup defeat to League Two Grimsby in August.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The court has heard Andy Malkinson, now 60, and originally from Grimsby in Lincolnshire, was convicted in 2004 on the basis of evidence police said placed him at the scene.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

On a Wednesday night in Grimsby, dance anthems are pumping out in a kaleidoscopic disco-lit studio at Oasis Health Club.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Penelope was not entirely sure what Magistra Grimsby meant, but it did not matter.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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