Ipswich

American

[ip-swich] / ˈɪp swɪtʃ /

noun

a city in SE Suffolk, in E England.
a town in NE Massachusetts.

Ipswich British

/ ˈɪpswɪtʃ /

noun

a town in E England, administrative centre of Suffolk, a port at the head of the Orwell estuary: financial services, telecommunications. Pop: 138 718 (2001)

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Harry Maguire's goal against Ipswich last weekend was allowed despite a handball because his shot was going wide before it was deflected, meaning it was an own goal.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

Alexander Isak scores twice in the opening ten minutes as Liverpool pick up their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Exequiel Palacios: Tried to bring some composure to Ipswich Town's game but was fighting a losing battle.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Alexander Isak was the £125m striker who finally arrived at Liverpool by tormenting Ipswich Town - while Cody Gakpo's virtuoso performance had them giving thanks he never left.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

The next day, Washington and his party went on to Ipswich.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

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