Inverness
Americannoun
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Also called Invernessshire. a historic county in NW Scotland.
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a seaport and administrative district in the Highland region, in N Scotland. 1,080 sq. mi. (2,797 sq. km).
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(often lowercase) an overcoat with a removable cape.
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Also called Inverness cape. (often lowercase) the cape of this coat or one resembling it, especially a loose, full, wool or worsted cape in a plaid pattern.
noun
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a city in N Scotland, administrative centre of Highland: tourism and specialized engineering. Pop: 40 949 (2001)
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(sometimes not capital) an overcoat with a removable cape
Example Sentences
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The court heard Brown picked up the 18-year-old who had been on a night out in Inverness and wanted to go back to her Highland village.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
A scheme to house up to 300 male asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks in Inverness has been dropped by the UK government, according to a Highland MP.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Inverness Caley Thistle legend Charlie Christie - the father of Scotland star Ryan - will also be jetting out to the US with his family.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Aileen Ogilvie, who also works at the heritage centre, is an Inverness Caledonian Thistle fan but will be offering her support to Brora Rangers.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
They took us to the movies, on sightseeing tours to Chinatown in San Francisco, and away for weekends at their summer cottage at Inverness.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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