Morecambe

¹ British  

/ ˈmɔːkəm /

noun

1. a port and resort in NW England, in NW Lancashire on Morecambe Bay (an inlet of the Irish Sea). Pop (with Heysham): 49 569 (2001)

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Morecambe ² British  

/ ˈmɔːkəm /

noun

1. Eric, real name John Eric Bartholomew. 1926–84, British comedian and actor, noted esp for his comedy partnership (from 1941) with Ernie Wise (real name Ernest Wiseman, 1925–99)

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Example Sentences

But the garden itself will be sustainable, as it will be relocated to Morecambe after its stint at the show.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

"Dad and Ernie created something truly special together, built on friendship, respect and a shared love of making people laugh," Gary Morecambe said.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The hit West End show celebrating the comedy due will run for two nights at Morecambe Gardens - on 16 and 17 May at 19:30.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The programme formed part of Morecambe and Wise's return to the BBC after working in commercial television and was originally broadcast on 16 September 1968.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“When I was your age, my dad'd take me out on Morecambe Bay of an afternoon—Grange-over-Sands—and we'd fly kites there. Made 'em ourselves in those days….Bamboo, wallpaper, string and milk-bottle tops for the tail...”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell