Bournemouth
Americannoun
noun
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a resort in S England, in Bournemouth unitary authority, Dorset, on the English Channel. Pop: 167 527 (2001)
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a unitary authority in SE Dorset. Pop: 163 700 (2003 est). Area: 46 sq km (17 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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The biggest cheers of the night came for the hometown fighters with Bournemouth middleweight Lee Cutler also picking up a win.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Key local figures were also in attendance, with AFC Bournemouth co-CEO Jim Frevola sat behind Zuffa Boxing chiefs Dana White and Nick Khan, while UFC flyweight Lone'er Kavanagh and WWE's Finn Balor were also ringside.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The company has since grown to 15 venues across England and Scotland where people can watch this year's World Cup - from Aberdeen to Bournemouth, Leeds to Margate.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
That was only one position and three points behind Liverpool and gave Bournemouth a place in next season's Europa League.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The taxi was driving through the streets of Bournemouth and this was the time of day when the pavements were crowded with holiday-makers all wandering about aimlessly with nothing to do.
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
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