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

Police said a 30-year-old man, who BBC Scotland understands to be her grandson Grant McKinnon, was arrested in the Glasgow area, and that enquiries were ongoing.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

A 59-year-old from Glasgow with more than 20 years experience mentoring trainee paramedics believes many have struggled to make a career of it.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Wolfenden added the problem was three or four times as bad in less affluent areas, highlighting east and south east London, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham as particular problem areas for drive-offs.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The couple, who lived in Glasgow, often took their van up to the Highlands for hikes and runs in the hills with their dog Munro.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The weather at Glasgow was so dreadful that day that no one would take off and everyone was stuck there.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein