Doncaster
Americannoun
noun
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an industrial town in N England, in Doncaster unitary authority, South Yorkshire, on the River Don. Pop: 67 977 (2001)
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a unitary authority in N England, in South Yorkshire. Pop: 288 400 (2003 est). Area: 582 sq km (225 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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Starving and exhausted, he spent the last of his money on a train ticket to Doncaster where his sister lived.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
However, doubts emerged when the injured boy woke in hospital three weeks later and confirmed he was Trevor and not Joshua, Doncaster Coroner's Court heard.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026
Sir Patrick lived with his three beloved dogs in Doncaster near the colliery where his father worked and is survived by his sister Patricia.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026
Sir Patrick was born in Wigan in 1920 before his family moved to Doncaster for work in the South Yorkshire coalfield, where his father, James, was a miner.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026
"Oh, we are talking of Dan Mendoza," replied Grobstock glibly; "wondering if he'll beat Dick Humphreys at Doncaster."
From The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies by Zangwill, Israel
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