Southend-on-Sea
Americannoun
noun
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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)
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a unitary authority in SE England, in Essex. Pop: 160 300 (2003 est). Area: 42 sq km (16 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford councils produced the five-unitary model for "Greater Essex", which has a population of 1.9 million.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
The sailor, from Southend-on-Sea, was on a ship in Hong Kong when the news of Germany's surrender filtered through.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2025
Leonna Ruka, from Dagenham in east London, suffered a fatal head injury while on a day trip to Southend-on-Sea, Essex, with family on 28 June.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2025
On Monday, police, fire and ambulance service and Southend-on-Sea City Council representatives laid flowers and paid their respects at the park.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2025
A few days ago an angler at Southend-on-Sea fished up a silver chain purse containing four one-pound notes.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, December 1, 1920 by Sir Owen Seaman
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