Liverpudlian

British

/ ˌlɪvəˈpʌdlɪən /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Liverpool

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adjective

of or relating to Liverpool

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Etymology

Origin of Liverpudlian

C19: from _Liverpool , with humorous alteration of pool to puddle

Example Sentences

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Gaethje defeated the Liverpudlian on points in a gruelling encounter in Las Vegas in which Pimblett never managed to build any momentum.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Liverpudlian Skupski played with fellow Briton Joe Salisbury throughout 2025, reaching finals at the French Open and US Open, before Salisbury took a break from tennis because of anxiety.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

The lightweight interim title fight was a war that went against Pimblett in the end and the Liverpudlian now faces a spell on the sidelines recovering.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Liverpudlian Reid again led Sunderland to promotion in 1999 as well as two seventh-placed finishes in the top division before departing in October 2002.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

Yet it is apropos because, like Stevenson's prose, it is from the crucible of an alchemist, though at the time Mr. Chapman quoted it was not known to be a clever Liverpudlian forgery.

From Unicorns by Huneker, James

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