Scarborough

American

[skahr-bur-oh, -buhr-oh, -ber-uh] / ˈskɑrˌbɜr oʊ, -ˌbʌr oʊ, -bər ə /

noun

a seaport in North Yorkshire, in NE England.
a city in SW Maine.

Scarborough British

/ ˈskɑːbrə /

noun

a fishing port and resort in NE England, in North Yorkshire on the North Sea: developed as a spa after 1660; ruined 12th-century castle. Pop: 38 364 (2001)

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China’s foreign ministry didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment about whether Beijing planned to build permanent structures at Scarborough Shoal, but officials earlier said the shoal was China’s “inherent territory.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Philippine officials reported the removal of a temporary platform at Scarborough Shoal that raised concerns about China’s intentions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

A study from the University of Toronto Scarborough suggests that feeling mentally sharp can significantly boost how much you accomplish in a day.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

The following year, he played five games for the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, averaging 2.4 points and less than one rebound and assist in about 10 minutes a game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The steamers Emma and Scarborough made trips up and down the coast, and there was an unusual amount of “tripping” both to and from Whitby.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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