Perth

[ purth ]

/ pɜrθ /

noun

Also called Perthshire. a historic county in central Scotland.

a city in this county: a port on the Tay River.

a city in and the capital of Western Australia, in SW Australia.

Definition for perth (2 of 2)

Western Australia

noun

a state in W Australia. 975,920 sq. mi. (2,527,635 sq. km). Capital: Perth.

Related forms

Western Australian, adjective, noun

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Examples from the Web for perth

You know, I met him for the first time when we were both at a literary event in Perth, Australia.
Sebastian Barry, Ireland’s Greatest Living Writer, Speaks for the Voiceless|Allen Barra|May 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Harry will be in Sydney for just a few more hours before heading on to Perth, flying out on Sunday.
Prince Harry Meets Australian PM's "Not Bad Looking" Daughters|Tom Sykes|October 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
They are, from left to right, Perth (bottom left corner), Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
Australia's Ominously Bright Night Sky|Justin Green|December 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST
We were living in a modest house in the city of Perth, Australia.
Handcuffs, Ropes, and an Open Window: How I Escaped an Unthinkable Childhood|Genyfer Spark|January 29, 2012|DAILY BEAST

That is, 11 percent of men aged 90 to 95 in Perth, Australia.
Hef’s Sexless Engagement|Anneli Rufus|July 28, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In the memorable events which followed this rumour, the Duke of Perth continually shared.
Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745|Mrs. Thomson
The name of the chief of the gang was Williamson, who said he travelled in the counties of Fife and Perth.
A History of the Gipsies|Walter Simson
It's the prettiest place in Perth, though I say it, as oughtn't.
Is He Popenjoy?|Anthony Trollope
My unknown correspondent has written to them to withdraw his proposal, and to announce that he has left Perth.
Man and Wife|Wilkie Collins
The house being between the lines the women connived in trying to get them captured; countersign is "Perth."
Personal Recollections and Civil War Diary, 1864|Lemuel Abijah Abbott

British Dictionary definitions for perth (1 of 2)

Perth

/ (pɜːθ) /

noun

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)

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)

British Dictionary definitions for perth (2 of 2)

Western Australia

noun

a state of W Australia: mostly an arid undulating plateau, with the Great Sandy Desert, Gibson Desert, and Great Victoria Desert in the interior; settlement concentrated in the southwest; rich mineral resources. Capital: Perth. Pop: 1 969 046 (2003 est). Area: 2 527 636 sq km (975 920 sq miles)

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