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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Marshall Leese, 32, took the vehicle from outside the Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent at about 20:15 GMT on 25 March.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
A report commissioned by Stoke-on-Trent City Council said the industry in north Staffordshire could prosper as a "highly dynamic" sector if it got the right support.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Port Vale is not named after a specific town or borough like most clubs, with Burslem one of six towns that form part of the city of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
Last year, Stoke-on-Trent born artist Williams teamed up with Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi for the single Rocket and has previously performed sections of Paranoid at a live performance.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
I his in the toilet until after Stoke-on-Trent.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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