Torbay

American

[tawr-bey, -bey] / ˈtɔrˈbeɪ, -ˌbeɪ /

noun

a borough in S Devonshire, in SW England: seaside resort.

Torbay British

/ ˌtɔːˈbeɪ /

noun

a unitary authority in SW England, in Devon, consisting of Torquay and two neighbouring coastal resorts. Pop: 131 300 (2003 est). Area: 63 sq km (24 sq miles)
Also: Tor Bay. an inlet of the English Channel on the coast of SW England, near Torquay

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Joel was taken to Torbay Hospital where he spent two days and two nights.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Torbay Council said an extra 234 pupils have been enrolled for free school meals as a result of the change in policy.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Senior Devon, Plymouth and Torbay coroner Philip Spinney said Ms Hitchings suffered blunt trauma that led to haemorrhagic shock.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

Area coroner, Alison Longhorn, said the cousins spent time together socialising at various places around Torbay but had not told any family members their plans for that weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

It was strange he should know Hector Woodridge; still more curious that he was on the Sea-mew in Torbay.

From Fast as the Wind A Novel by Gould, Nat

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