Stockport
Americannoun
noun
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a town in NW England, in Stockport unitary authority, Greater Manchester: an early textile centre and scene of several labour disturbances in the early 19th century; engineering, electronics. Pop: 136 082 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 282 500 (2003 est). Area: 126 sq km (49 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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They won control of Stockport and Portsmouth, where they were already the largest party, picking up seats from Labour.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
It matched evidence gathered at the time of the attack on the woman in Stockport, Greater Manchester, 34 years ago, with police at the time failing to track down a suspect.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Bowie's evening in the town had already been marked by a plaque at Stockport train station, where he spent the night after missing his train home following the gig.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Maynard said a number of photographs on the night were taken by a press photographer called Derek Martin, who worked on the Stockport Express.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Suppose you were a girl in Stockport in 1938, raised by loving and indulgent grandparents, and rather obsessed with engines.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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