Bristol Channel

American

noun

an inlet of the Atlantic, between S Wales and SW England, extending to the mouth of the Severn estuary. 85 miles (137 km) long.

Bristol Channel British

noun

an inlet of the Atlantic, between S Wales and SW England, merging into the Severn estuary. Length: about 137 km (85 miles)

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The fossil remains were recovered from fissure deposits located on both sides of the Bristol Channel in southern Wales and southwest England.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 21, 2026

Over a decade ago, Britain’s environmental regulator approved a new coastal nuclear power station on the proviso its cooling system wouldn’t suck in millions of fish from the Bristol Channel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025

The Met Office has also issued a red warning for wind for parts of Wales and the Bristol Channel area of England on Saturday.

From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2024

The Bristol Channel is home to salmon, eels, herring, sprats, and dozens of protected marine species.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2024

I began to work it out and it wasn’t difficult to do this because I had the Bristol Channel to help me.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl

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