Glasgow

[glas-goh, -koh, glaz-goh]

noun

1. Ellen (Anderson Gholson) 1874–1945, U.S. novelist.

2. a seaport in SW Scotland, on the Clyde River: administrative center of the Strathclyde region; shipyards.

3. a city in S Kentucky.

Glasgow

/ ˈɡlæz-, ˈɡlɑːzɡəʊ /

noun

1. a city in W central Scotland, in City of Glasgow council area on the River Clyde: the largest city in Scotland; centre of a major industrial region, formerly an important port; universities (1451, 1964, 1992). Pop: 629 501 (2001)

2. a council area in W central Scotland. Pop: 577 090 (2003 est). Area: 175 sq km (68 sq miles)

Glasgow

1. City in south-central Scotland on the River Clyde, near Scotland's west coast. Scotland's largest city.

Glasgow is one of the greatest shipbuilding centers of the world.

Example Sentences

Under its plans, a news programme produced in Aberdeen for the north of Scotland would be replaced by a show presented from Glasgow including stories from across central and northern Scotland.

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Clarke's men then welcome Belarus to Glasgow on Sunday, with the hope a victory in that one will raise their points total to 10.

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I stood within a few feet of Mr Rennie as he addressed hundreds of supporters in the centre of Glasgow in late September.

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Sutherland was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving after a trial at the High Court in Glasgow, and was remanded in custody pending sentence.

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The Museum of Homelessness found that deaths in both Glasgow and Edinburgh fell by around 40%.

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