Blackburn

American  

[blak-bern] / ˈblæk bərn /

noun

1. a city in central Lancashire, in NW England.

2. Mount, a mountain in SE Alaska, in the Wrangel Mountains. 16,140 feet (4,920 meters).

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Blackburn British  

/ ˈblækbɜːn /

noun

1. a city in NW England, in Blackburn with Darwen unitary authority, Lancashire: formerly important for textiles, now has mixed industries. Pop: 105 085 (2001)

2. a mountain in SE Alaska, the highest peak in the Wrangell Mountains. Height: 5037 m (16 523 ft)

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Example Sentences

But her tournament last year was blighted by the messages sent by Dewale, who was granted unconditional bail when he appeared at Blackburn Magistrates' Court on 9 January.

From BBC

“I see it as a very credible brand,” said Blackburn, an account manager for a food company.

From The Wall Street Journal

Blackburn Rovers scored 73 goals as they finished third in Division One in 1889-90 - a total unsurpassed in any major top flight.

From BBC

Dewale, of Great Harwood in Lancashire, appeared at Blackburn Magistrates' Court on Friday where he pleaded guilty to sending a malicious message via a public communications network between 19 and 23 June last year.

From BBC

Not least at the various reunions to mark Leeds' title triumph in 1992 or Blackburn Rovers' Premier League win three years later.

From BBC