Liverpool

[liv-er-pool]

noun

1. a seaport in Merseyside, in W England, on the Mersey estuary.

Liverpool

¹

/ ˈlɪvəˌpuːl /

noun

1. a city in NW England, in Liverpool unitary authority, Merseyside, on the Mersey estuary: second largest seaport in Great Britain; developed chiefly in the 17th century with the industrialization of S Lancashire; Liverpool University (1881) and John Moores University (1992). Pop: 469 017 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in NW England, in Merseyside. Pop: 441 800 (2003 est). Area: 113 sq km (44 sq miles)

Liverpool

²

/ ˈlɪvəˌpuːl /

noun

1. Robert Banks Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool. 1770–1828, British Tory statesman; prime minister (1812–27). His government was noted for its repressive policies until about 1822, when more liberal measures were introduced by such men as Peel and Canning

Liverpool

1. City in northwestern England; one of the greatest ports and largest cities in Britain, and the country's major outlet for industrial exports.

Liverpool was the home of the Beatles.

Other Word Forms

• Liverpudlian noun

Example Sentences

After being enraged by their disallowed goal at Manchester City before the international break, Liverpool got stung again by the confusing subjective offside law.

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His dazzling form coincided with a successful first season in charge for Slot, as he guided Liverpool to the title after succeeding Jurgen Klopp.

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I had been a Liverpool player for more than three years when I scored my first winner for them against Manchester United in 2000.

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The England international missed several weeks injured and is yet to find form following his summer switch from Liverpool.

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With Liverpool now 11 points behind Arsenal, Arne Slot's men would have to do something no team has done in Premier League history to come back and win the title.

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