Humber

American

[huhm-ber] / ˈhʌm bər /

noun

an estuary of the Ouse and Trent rivers in E England. 37 miles (60 km) long.

Humber British

/ ˈhʌmbə /

noun

an estuary in NE England, into which flow the Rivers Ouse and Trent: flows east into the North Sea; navigable for large ocean-going ships as far as Hull; crossed by the Humber Bridge (1981), a single-span suspension bridge with a main span of 1410 m (4626 ft). Length: 64 km (40 miles)

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Both referred us to the ICB, which works to reduce health inequalities across the Humber and North Yorkshire region.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Seagrass is one of the most powerful natural tools for tackling climate change and can protect coastlines from storms and erosion, according to Wilder Humber – a partnership of the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire wildlife trusts.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Humber was arrested last year alongside Matthew Allison, 37, of Boise, Idaho.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

Amber cold health alerts have been issued for the North East and West of England, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

It must have been about this time that a Humber stopped outside the house and two police inspectors and two constables were shown in.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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