Blackpool

American  

[blak-pool] / ˈblækˌpul /

noun

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

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Blackpool British  

/ 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)

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Example Sentences

Less than two hours later, at about 18:30 BST, shortly after McGowan-Fazakerley returned to the house from work, the defendants brought Preston to the Accident and Emergency Department of Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

It is the fourth baby born to parents Andina and Eskil, who are both 15-years-old, who live at Blackpool Zoo.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

A neighbour of Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham has compared plans to install pond lighting at the couple's Cotswolds home to the Blackpool illuminations.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Madison's parents, together with Bruce, who was most recently manager of Blackpool FC, and his son, ex-footballer and first-team coach at Salford City, Alex Bruce, attended the hearing.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Farther south, these rocks form the low coastal belt of Lancashire, edged with the longest stretches of blown sand in England, and dotted here and there with pleasure towns, like Blackpool and Southport.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 4 "England" to "English Finance" by Various