Norwich

American

[nawr-ich, -ij, nor-, nawr-wich] / ˈnɔr ɪtʃ, -ɪdʒ, ˈnɒr-, ˈnɔr wɪtʃ /

noun

a city in eastern Norfolk, in eastern England: known for its cathedral.
a city in southeastern Connecticut, on the Thames River.

Norwich British

/ ˈnɒrɪdʒ /

noun

a city in E England, administrative centre of Norfolk: cathedral (founded 1096); University of East Anglia (1963); traditionally a centre of the footwear industry, now has engineering, financial services. Pop: 174 047 (2001)

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Norwich manager Philippe Clement said there are "moments where I miss VAR to get the right decisions" after his side conceded a penalty against Ipswich earlier this month.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery reopened last summer after a five-year redevelopment.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Norwich has the second highest rate of people accessing the scheme, 23.2 per 10,000, followed by Breckland at 16.4 per 10,000.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

"Norwich are coming, Derby is there, Southampton... but, no matter, we must look at ourselves."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

There ought to be a plaque to him somewhere in Norwich to inspire the few hardy hikers still heading north at this point, but sadly there is none.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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