Preston

American  

[pres-tuhn] / ˈprɛs tən /

noun

1. a seaport in W Lancashire, in NW England.

2. a male given name.

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Preston British  

/ ˈprɛstən /

noun

1. a city in NW England, administrative centre of Lancashire, on the River Ribble: developed as a weaving centre (17th–18th centuries); university (1992). Pop: 184 836 (2001)

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Example Sentences

White said due to Preston being home to "one of the longest-standing egg-rolling events", the charity believed any change made in the city "could help inspire egg-rolling events all over the country".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

In leaving New York, she falls in love with Preston and his precious land all over again.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

That also describes Stacy’s children, but since Preston was their father, Stacy has to bring them on her somber country mission too.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

"But that would be UK wide – so it may be one of the factors, but it can't be the sole explanation," says Preston.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

I should have known that Miss Anderson would run to Miss Preston as soon as she found that newspaper under my bed.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland