Bannockburn

American

[ban-uhk-burn, ban-uhk-burn] / ˈbæn əkˌbɜrn, ˌbæn əkˈbɜrn /

noun

a village in central Scotland: site of the victory (1314) of the Scots under Robert the Bruce over the English, which assured the independence of Scotland.

Bannockburn British

/ ˈbænəkˌbɜːn /

noun

a village in central Scotland, south of Stirling: nearby is the site of a victory (1314) of the Scots, led by Robert the Bruce, over the English. Pop: 7396 (2001)

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The Bannockburn, Ill.-based company said revenue of $1.35 billion External link grew just 1.3% from the prior year quarter, well below Wall Street expectations for an increase closer to 5%.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

For example, the victory scored by King Robert the Bruce of Scotland over the English at Bannockburn in 1314 is given as much attention as later Anglo-French clashes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

“A repeat of the Truss episode is what people are afraid of,” said Marc Chandler, chief market strategist and managing director at Bannockburn Capital Markets.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

Prince Charles Edward Stuart took shelter at Bannockburn House in 1746, and it has been said that a shot was fired through the window of the room he was sleeping in.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024

There was no visible line between Scotland and England, although Flodden and Bannockburn had been fought about it.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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