Perth
Americannoun
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Also called Perthshire. a historic county in central Scotland.
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a city in this county: a port on the Tay River.
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a city in and the capital of Western Australia, in SW Australia.
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a city in central Scotland, in Perth and Kinross on the River Tay: capital of Scotland from the 12th century until the assassination of James I there in 1437. Pop: 43 450 (2001)
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a city in SW Australia, capital of Western Australia, on the Swan River: major industrial centre; University of Western Australia (1911). Pop: 1 176 542 (2001)
Example Sentences
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Cricket Australia is already looking to expand its footprint in India by taking the Big Bash League overseas for the first time, with Melbourne Renegades due to face Perth Scorchers in Chennai in December.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
In 2023, India confirmed that a giant metal dome that washed up on a Western Australian beach near Perth was from one of its rockets.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Hudson points to the success of the Perth to London route, saying "customers have been prepared to pay a premium" for that service.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
When I returned to Perth, I decided to work my way around Australia again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
The largest known fire swamp is, of course, within a day’s drive of Perth.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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