Torrens

American  

[tawr-uhnz, tor-] / ˈtɔr ənz, ˈtɒr- /

noun

1. Lake Torrens, a salt lake in Australia, in eastern South Australia. 130 miles (210 kilometers) long; 2,400 square miles (6,220 square kilometers); 25 feet (8 meters) below sea level.

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Torrens British  

/ ˈtɒrənz /

noun

1. a shallow salt lake in E central South Australia, about 8 m (25 ft) below sea level. Area: 5776 sq km (2230 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Torrens

First recorded in 1840–45; named after Sir Robert Torrens (1814–84), British administrator in Australia; see also Torrens system ( def. )

Example Sentences

Its chief executive since 2022, Ken Gilmartin, said he would step down after the deal was approved, to be replaced by Iain Torrens, the chief finance officer.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

The list included first-base coach Kristopher Negron, catchers Omar Narvaez and Luis Torrens and designated hitter/first baseman Edwin Encarnacion.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

The band says while Earl is recovering, all scheduled dates will be going ahead with Ben Torrens standing in for him.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2023

Only Torrens, who was valuable reserve in 2021, is no longer with the organization.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2023

Adelaide itself is laid out on a gently sloping ground, from 96 to 176 feet above the sea-level, on both sides of the Torrens, which is spanned by three large handsome bridges.

From Australian Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil by Willoughby, Howard