Stockport
Americannoun
noun
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a town in NW England, in Stockport unitary authority, Greater Manchester: an early textile centre and scene of several labour disturbances in the early 19th century; engineering, electronics. Pop: 136 082 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 282 500 (2003 est). Area: 126 sq km (49 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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Alex Hughes had a brief playing career, on the books of Stockport and Wrexham, before joining Blackburn in 2007, working as a performance analyst during his father's time as manager.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
His reforms of the transport network, as well as investment in towns including Altrincham and Stockport, are widely supported, for example.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Lib Dem Jake Austin, a councillor in nearby Stockport, is also emphasising local issues and offering a "sensible alternative" to Labour and Reform.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
"The irony? They've already got it - when you're little, your skin is in perfect condition," says consultant dermatologist, Dr Jean Ayer, an NHS consultant and private dermatologist based in Stockport.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Maddie’s faith in humanity was restored and she pushed her way out of the crowd and set off down the cobbled back lanes of Stockport.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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