Stoke-on-Trent

American  

[stohk-on-trent, -awn-] / ˈstoʊk ɒnˈtrɛnt, -ɔn- /

Sometimes Stoke-upon-Trent

noun

1. a city in N Staffordshire, in central England, on the Trent River: pottery and china.

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Stoke-on-Trent British  

noun

1. a city in central England, in Stoke-on-Trent unitary authority, Staffordshire on the River Trent: a centre of the pottery industry; university (1992). Pop: 259 252 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in central England, in N Staffordshire. Pop: 238 000 (2003 est). Area: 93 sq km (36 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

The theatre itself also enters its fourth decade this year, with other highlights of its autumn season including the stage premiere of Stoke-on-Trent born Oscar winner Rachel Shenton's Gladstone Girls.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Initially the vote will be for those at Durham, Leeds, Stoke-on-Trent, Dudley, Southwark, Newham and Bristol councils - however Unite has said it is possible that more local authorities could follow.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

The Stoke-on-Trent singer, who has been travelling the UK with his Long 90's tour said he had chosen some smaller venues, the kind he would have played at the start of his solo career.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Terri, 35, from Stoke-on-Trent, said her family would not be able to visit Alton Towers as a result of the new restrictions.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

I his in the toilet until after Stoke-on-Trent.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd