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

The Jambos are aiming to end the 40-year dominance of Glasgow giants Celtic and Rangers and amassed a large early season lead after taking 25 from a possible 27 points in their opening nine games.

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It looked like being a frustrating evening for Celtic until McGregor's late goal sealed a victory that left the Glasgow giants four points behind Premiership leaders Hearts.

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There would be precisely zero expectation of, say, Glasgow coach Franco Smith doing any better as Scotland coach, because club coaching is totally different to international coaching.

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Train travel from Glasgow Central station has been severely disrupted after damage to overhead electricity lines.

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In May 2024 police searched A Milne's office in Springburn, Glasgow, and recovered 19 containers with ashes, just days after eight urns were handed over to Argyll and Bute Council.

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