Sheerness

[ sheer-nis ]

noun

1. a seaport in N Kent, in SE England on the Isle of Sheppey, at the mouth of the Thames: government dockyards.

Sheerness

/ ˌʃɪəˈnɛs /

noun

1. a port and resort in SE England, in N Kent at the junction of the Medway estuary and the Thames: administratively part of Queenborough in Sheppey since 1968

Example Sentences

Earlier this week, news broke that Lululemon was recalling its Luon pant on account of ‘sheerness’.

From The Daily Beast

On Monday, Lululemon recalled an entire production run of its ‘Luon’ black yoga pants on account of accidental sheerness.

From The Daily Beast

The athletic-wear company has recalled its “Luon” yoga pants on account of “sheerness.”

From The Daily Beast

From that time one vessel after another deserted the band, and put themselves under the protection of the fort at Sheerness.

From Project Gutenberg

Orth'ris, on the rear-rank log, whispers we had got into the Thames below Sheerness by mistake.

From Project Gutenberg

The valve was opened, and the car first struck the water some two miles north of Sheerness.

From Project Gutenberg

England paid dearly before the value of Sheerness as a strong position was recognised.

From Project Gutenberg

Then, as the Sheerness rolled closer, two more ensigns fluttered to the deck.

From Project Gutenberg

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