Torbay

[ tawr-bey, -bey ]

noun

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

Torbay

/ ˌtɔːˈbeɪ /

noun

1. 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)
2. AlsoTor Bay an inlet of the English Channel on the coast of SW England, near Torquay

Example Sentences

The town is irregularly built on the cliffs to the south of Torbay, and its harbour is sheltered by a breakwater.

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It was in Torbay that the newspapers brought on board the Bellerophon first announced what was under consideration.

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After being driven back by a storm, the fleet came to an anchor in Torbay on the 4th of November.

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During the summer, when the wind came from the westward, and blew strong, the fleet bore up for Torbay.

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A fine coast it is, full of fine harbours and creeks, the bay itself like a large Torbay, only bolder.

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