Southend-on-Sea

[ south-end-on-see, -awn- ]

noun
  1. a seaport in SE Essex, in SE England, on Thames estuary.

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Southend-on-Sea

/ (ˌsaʊθˈɛnd-) /


noun
  1. a town in SE England, in SE Essex on the Thames estuary: one of England's largest resorts, extending for about 11 km (7 miles) along the coast. Pop: 160 257 (2001)

  2. a unitary authority in SE England, in Essex. Pop: 160 300 (2003 est). Area: 42 sq km (16 sq miles)

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