Torrens

American  

[tawr-uhnz, tor-] / ˈtɔr ənz, ˈtɒr- /

noun

1. Lake Torrens, a salt lake in Australia, in eastern South Australia. 130 miles (210 kilometers) long; 2,400 square miles (6,220 square kilometers); 25 feet (8 meters) below sea level.

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Torrens British  

/ ˈtɒrənz /

noun

1. a shallow salt lake in E central South Australia, about 8 m (25 ft) below sea level. Area: 5776 sq km (2230 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Torrens

First recorded in 1840–45; named after Sir Robert Torrens (1814–84), British administrator in Australia; see also Torrens system ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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Torrens

Mr Torrens told the BBC "it makes sense for UK to be looking to China, it's one of its larger trading partners".

From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026

The band says while Earl is recovering, all scheduled dates will be going ahead with Ben Torrens standing in for him.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2023

Luis Torrens, promoted when O’Keefe went on the paternity list earlier this week, remains with the Mariners as the backup catcher.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2023

The Mariners have two catchers — Pedro Severino and Luis Torrens — playing for Class AAA Tacoma who have MLB experience.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2023

Torrens, in his work on Political Economy, says: Gold is a commodity governed, as all other commodities are governed, by the law of supply and demand.

From Money: Speech of Hon. John P. Jones, of Nevada, On the Free Coinage of Silver; in the United States Senate, May 12 and 13, 1890 by John P. (John Percival) Jones

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