Doncaster

[ dong-kas-ter; British dong-kuh-ster ]

/ ˈdɒŋ kæs tər; British ˈdɒŋ kə stər /

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noun

a city in South Yorkshire, in N England.

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Words nearby Doncaster

donative, donatory, Donatus, Donau, Donbass, Doncaster, donder, done, donec, done deal, donee

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How to use Doncaster in a sentence

He went over to Doncaster, to be present at the Spring Meeting, where he betted freely, and won largely.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II)|Charles James Lever
Here we are four miles and a half from Doncaster, or, as a Yorkshireman would say, four miles “and a way-bit.”
The Great North Road: London to York|Charles G. Harper
A list has been preserved of the signs painted by Herring at Doncaster, but they will be sought in vain to-day.
The Great North Road: London to York|Charles G. Harper
Doncaster, indeed, does exceedingly well out of racing, and the Town Council can well afford the £380 annually expended in stakes.
The Great North Road: London to York|Charles G. Harper

Even Doncaster butterscotch is more familiar than Doncaster piety, but the Church is particularly active here, nevertheless.
The Great North Road: London to York|Charles G. Harper

British Dictionary definitions for Doncaster

Doncaster

/ (ˈdɒŋkəstə) /

noun

an industrial town in N England, in Doncaster unitary authority, South Yorkshire, on the River Don. Pop: 67 977 (2001)

a unitary authority in N England, in South Yorkshire. Pop: 288 400 (2003 est). Area: 582 sq km (225 sq miles)

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