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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Monica Thomas, 34, from Ipswich had to wait years before she was diagnosed with endometriosis.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

It is due to open a women's health hub in the Unity Centre in Ipswich next month.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

Long ran several businesses under UWP in Ipswich between 2008 and 2018, according to the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

After her visit to Ipswich last year, Nandy described the town as a "model" for upcoming musicians, with "an entire ecosystem" dedicated to nurturing new talent.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 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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