Stoke-on-Trent
Americannoun
noun
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a city in central England, in Stoke-on-Trent unitary authority, Staffordshire on the River Trent: a centre of the pottery industry; university (1992). Pop: 259 252 (2001)
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a unitary authority in central England, in N Staffordshire. Pop: 238 000 (2003 est). Area: 93 sq km (36 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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Burleigh said production at its Middleport Pottery base in Stoke-on-Trent would continue without interruption after it was taken on by former Burberry Group chief executive, Christopher Bailey, and a small group of investors.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
All 10 city, county, district and borough councils in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are due to be abolished and replaced with new unitary authorities.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Dr Alison Gardener, the Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent South, said fuel price rises were a "real concern" for the government.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Evans spoke in support of a motion to tighten road safety laws at a meeting of Stoke-on-Trent City Council earlier this year.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
I his in the toilet until after Stoke-on-Trent.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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