Liverpool

[liv-er-pool]

noun

1. a seaport in Merseyside, in W England, on the Mersey estuary.

Liverpool

¹

/ ˈlɪvəˌpuːl /

noun

1. a city in NW England, in Liverpool unitary authority, Merseyside, on the Mersey estuary: second largest seaport in Great Britain; developed chiefly in the 17th century with the industrialization of S Lancashire; Liverpool University (1881) and John Moores University (1992). Pop: 469 017 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in NW England, in Merseyside. Pop: 441 800 (2003 est). Area: 113 sq km (44 sq miles)

Liverpool

²

/ ˈlɪvəˌpuːl /

noun

1. Robert Banks Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool. 1770–1828, British Tory statesman; prime minister (1812–27). His government was noted for its repressive policies until about 1822, when more liberal measures were introduced by such men as Peel and Canning

Liverpool

1. City in northwestern England; one of the greatest ports and largest cities in Britain, and the country's major outlet for industrial exports.

Liverpool was the home of the Beatles.

Other Word Forms

• Liverpudlian noun

Example Sentences

It remains to be seen how much longer he will include Henderson, so the former Liverpool captain must produce high-class performances with Brentford consistently to stop eyebrows being raised further.

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Midfielder Grace Clinton was left out of Manchester City's squad for Sunday's win at Liverpool with a knock but is also included.

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The former Liverpool and England captain held talks with the Scottish Premiership club last week following Russell Martin's dismissal as head coach.

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City midfielder Grace Clinton was left out of the squad for Sunday's win over Liverpool at Anfield as a precaution with a knock.

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Alexander Isak has not found full fitness yet after missing the start of the season at Newcastle as he tried to force through his £125m move to Liverpool.

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