Launceston

[lawn-ses-tuhn, lahn-]

noun

1. a city on N Tasmania.

Launceston

/ ˈlɔːnsəstən /

noun

1. a city in Australia, the chief port of the island state of Tasmania on the Tamar River, 64 km (40 miles) from Bass Strait. Pop: 68 443 (2001)

Example Sentences

Mrs Gibson was trying to cross the A30 at Plusha near Launceston to meet a friend when she pulled into the path of another car.

From BBC

Mr Gow, who is working to rewild 150 acres of his own land near Launceston, said he had also legally reintroduced species including beavers, dormice, 25,000 water voles and glow-worms.

From BBC

Authorities asked members of the public to avoid the site - about 300km from the city of Launceston - as there are bushfires burning in the area and limited road access.

From BBC

Firebrand, which sits in an industrial estate not far from the wilds of Bodmin Moor in Launceston, Cornwall, reflects a much wider trend.

From BBC

He was charged over an incident on 11 December before a game against Hobart Hurricanes in Launceston.

From BBC