Glasgow

American  

[glas-goh, -koh, glaz-goh] / ˈglæs goʊ, -koʊ, ˈglæz goʊ /

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.

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Glasgow British  

/ 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)

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Glasgow Cultural  

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

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

Example Sentences

Scrum after scrum failed to gain Glasgow the momentum they needed in the closing stages and the visitors doggedly saw out the narrowest of victories.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

"People think it's a team of two people and it's so not," said Yarrow, who was born in Glasgow.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The list includes the Green Brigade ultras, a selection of podcasts and long-established groups including Glasgow University Celtic Supporters Club and Craigneuk Tommy Gemmell CSC.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

An international music, arts and dance festival in Glasgow has been cancelled due to low ticket sales.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

I was the three-time US national champion and the two-time World Champion, which meant people’s expectations of me in Glasgow were sky high.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles