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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British police responded to reports of a man entering the enclosure at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near the northern city of Doncaster.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster remains closed after a man died in the tiger enclosure on Saturday.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
His first competitive appearance came at Doncaster Racecourse in 2005 and on 11 September, he will return there to take part in The Leger Legends race.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
"When you are at home 24/7 it is very easy to go into the kitchen to get a snack. It's not the same if you are at school," says Ibbie, from Doncaster.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
He was educated at Doncaster and Eton, whence he proceeded to Trinity College, Cambridge, and graduated thirtieth wrangler in 1838.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" by Various
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