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. )

Example Sentences

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

Mr Torrens says Chinese officials detect an opportunity, and suggests that in a sense the country is opening its doors through the WEF event.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025

It also presented an opportunity to start Luis Torrens at catcher to hopefully give Raleigh a much-deserved rest day.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 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

But she wishes Miss Torrens would stop, and let Gwen and the Signore sing some Don Juan.

From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend