Torquay

[ tawr-kee ]

/ tɔrˈki /

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noun

formerly a borough in SW England: incorporated 1968 with Torbay.

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Words nearby Torquay

Torpex, torpid, torpor, torporific, torquate, Torquay, torque, torque converter, Torquemada, Torquemada, Tomás de, torque meter

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How to use Torquay in a sentence

From Yeovil to Torquay, through Exeter, with a stop at the latter place, was an unusually good day's run.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car|Thomas D. Murphy
The road from Exeter to Torquay follows the coast for some distance, affording many fine views of the ocean.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car|Thomas D. Murphy
The girl liked Torquay and had two or three friends there, and it would be a pleasant change for her.
Happy House|Betsey Riddle, Freifrau von Hutten zum Stolzenberg
Then, as if really interested, he tore the wrapping off the Torquay Messenger.
The Second Latchkey|Charles Norris Williamson and Alice Muriel Williamson

We go to-morrow morning to Torquay for a month, and I can't bear to go without saying a word of farewell to you.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. III (of 3)|George Eliot

British Dictionary definitions for Torquay

Torquay

/ (ˌtɔːˈkiː) /

noun

a town and resort in SW England, in Torbay unitary authority, S Devon. Pop: 62 968 (2001)

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