Lucknow

American

[luhk-nou] / ˈlʌk naʊ /

noun

a city in and capital of Uttar Pradesh state, in N India: the British besieged it (1857) during the Sepoy Rebellion.

Lucknow British

/ ˈlʌknaʊ /

noun

a city in N India, capital of Uttar Pradesh: capital of Oudh (1775–1856); the British residency was besieged (1857) during the Indian Mutiny. Pop: 2 207 340 (2001)

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If cities were people, Lucknow would be the auntie who insists you eat something.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

Ms Kukreja says every dish in Lucknow tells a story - shaped by generational food businesses, from humble street carts to bustling restaurants, and guarded family recipes.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

The northern Indian city of Lucknow has always been a food lovers' paradise, with locals and visitors swearing by its cuisine.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

Currently, an additional bench exists in the city of Lucknow.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2025

He put down two embroidered place mats, a wedding gift from an uncle in Lucknow, and set out the plates and wineglasses they usually saved for guests.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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