Kidderminster
Americannoun
noun
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a town in W central England, in N Worcestershire on the River Stour: carpet industry. Pop: 55 610 (2001)
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a type of ingrain reversible carpet originally made at Kidderminster
Etymology
Origin of Kidderminster
First recorded in 1660–70; named after the town in Worcestershire, England, where it was first made
Example Sentences
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Clive Stokes, from Kidderminster, who travelled to Cyprus, said delays at the airport were "understandable" given the problems.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
George Walker, from Kidderminster, said he was a "big fan" of Plant and the band's music and never expected to face him in a game of chess.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Current owners Martin and Lorraine Kendall said it feels "quite normal" to live in a cave, describing the Kidderminster dwelling as "very cosy".
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
He appealed for anyone with a suitable property in Kidderminster to get in touch.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2025
When the company stopped answering their phone, Mum drove to Kidderminster, but there was only a broken chair in an empty office.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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