Torrens

American  

[tawr-uhnz, tor-] / ˈtɔr ənz, ˈtɒr- /

noun

1. Lake Torrens, a salt lake in Australia, in eastern South Australia. 130 miles (210 kilometers) long; 2,400 square miles (6,220 square kilometers); 25 feet (8 meters) below sea level.

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Torrens British  

/ ˈtɒrənz /

noun

1. a shallow salt lake in E central South Australia, about 8 m (25 ft) below sea level. Area: 5776 sq km (2230 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Torrens

First recorded in 1840–45; named after Sir Robert Torrens (1814–84), British administrator in Australia; see also Torrens system ( def. )

Example Sentences

Its chief executive since 2022, Ken Gilmartin, said he would step down after the deal was approved, to be replaced by Iain Torrens, the chief finance officer.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

The band says while Earl is recovering, all scheduled dates will be going ahead with Ben Torrens standing in for him.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2023

Cal Raleigh caught 14 of them, with Tom Murphy behind the plate for three and Brian O’Keefe and Luis Torrens, who caught Monday’s win, each catching one.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023

Luis Torrens, promoted when O’Keefe went on the paternity list earlier this week, remains with the Mariners as the backup catcher.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023

Torrens, in his work on Political Economy, says: Gold is a commodity governed, as all other commodities are governed, by the law of supply and demand.

From Money: Speech of Hon. John P. Jones, of Nevada, On the Free Coinage of Silver; in the United States Senate, May 12 and 13, 1890 by Jones, John P. (John Percival)