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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Kirsty, originally from Stockport, was living in Bali and engaged to a man who owned a wine business and restaurant, so was cautious about only buying alcohol from reputable suppliers.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Henderson, now 29, played 13 times for the Premier League club and loan spells at Stockport County, Grimsby, Shrewsbury Town, Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest followed to show his quality.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
A 30-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were held near Stockport, Greater Manchester, and a 30-year-old man was arrested in Sheffield.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
A 30-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were held near Stockport, Greater Manchester, in the early hours, and a 30-year-old man was arrested in Sheffield.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Maddie was interrupted in the middle of a bedtime cocoa, very cozy, at home with her gran and granddad in their house in Stockport.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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