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Ayr

American  
[air] / ɛər /

noun

  1. a seaport in SW Scotland.

  2. Ayrshire.


Ayr British  
/ ɛə /

noun

  1. a port in SW Scotland, in South Ayrshire. Pop: 46 431 (2001)

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The boy later told them at a meeting he had missed school because he had been playing football on his own in a park but train tickets to Ayr were found on his phone.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Christopher Currie from Ayr told BBC Scotland he used the airline's wifi to buy four tickets Scotland v Haiti for a "decent" price.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

Ayr Diving Club is fighting to save its local diving facilities after South Ayrshire Council announced plans to close them at the end of April due to budget cuts.

From BBC Mar. 27, 2026

A petition has been launched by parents involved with Ayr Diving Club, which has been based at the pool since 1964.

From BBC Mar. 18, 2026

The Rain we feared held up bravely and it has been “fu fine this day.”——To-morrow we shall be at Ayr.

From Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends by John Keats

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