Grimsby

American

[grimz-bee] / ˈgrɪmz bi /

noun

a seaport in Humberside county, in E England at the mouth of the Humber estuary.
a town in SE Ontario, in S Canada, on the SW shore of Lake Ontario.

Grimsby British

/ ˈɡrɪmzbɪ /

noun

a port in E England, in North East Lincolnshire unitary authority, Lincolnshire, formerly important for fishing. Pop: 87 574 (2001)

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However, he has just a two-minute substitute appearance at first-team level since starting the shock EFL Cup defeat to League Two Grimsby in August.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The pitch at Blundell Park was already a quagmire before kick-off between League Two Grimsby Town and Premier League Wolves, and rapidly deteriorated under relentless rainfall on the east coast.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

"It was a proper traditional old school cup tie," Grimsby boss David Artell told TNT Sports.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

As for the Grimsby baby - he had been left with a baby farmer in Lincoln.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Even Magistra Grimsby, an angular, ageless woman who taught Latin as if it were her native tongue, managed a brief, awkward hug.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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