Blackpool

[ blak-pool ]

noun

1. a seaport in western Lancashire, in northwestern England: a seaside resort town.

Blackpool

/ ˈblækˌpuːl /

noun

1. a town and resort in NW England, in Blackpool unitary authority, Lancashire on the Irish Sea: famous for its tower, 158 m (518 ft) high, and its illuminations. Pop: 142 283 (2001)
2. a unitary authority in NW England, in Lancashire. Pop: 142 400 (2003 est). Area: 35 sq km (13 sq miles)

Example Sentences

See what happens when I tell your wife about you and Angela Heaney at the Blackpool Conference.

From The Daily Beast

Here was no Brighton nor Scarborough nor Blackpool yet, with nettings of electric wires overhead and perspective of rails below.

From Project Gutenberg

Blackpool said he had nought to say about the trade union business; he had given a promise not to join, that was all.

From Project Gutenberg

It was an extraordinary place to fight in—like having a real war at Blackpool amongst the houses along the front.

From Project Gutenberg

It should be added that 130 miles was recorded as the total flown at Doncaster, while at Blackpool only 115 miles were flown.

From Project Gutenberg

Blackpool and Carker hear the accusing bells when in the midst of planning their evil deeds.

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