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  

/ ˈɡlɑːzɡəʊ, ˈɡlæz- /

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.

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John McNeil, 56, was a passenger in Lindsey Sangster's vehicle which was stopped by police on the M74 in Glasgow on 22 April 2023.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

On Halloween there were reports of fireworks lit in the street and some thrown at members of the public in Glasgow, Tranent in East Lothian and Bonnyrigg in Midlothian.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

This year, FCZs banning the use of pyrotechnics in certain areas run from 30 October to 8 November in Edinburgh and until 9 November in Glasgow.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Since then, both Edinburgh and Glasgow City Councils have brought in firework control zones for parts of each city, after constant problems with anti-social behaviour around Bonfire Night.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Gas chromatography of air samples might reveal blips of difference between substances released over a Glasgow football match, a committee meeting on academic promotions, and a summer beach on Saturday afternoon, all highly important.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

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