Torquay

American

[tawr-kee] / tɔrˈki /

noun

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

Torquay British

/ ˌtɔːˈkiː /

noun

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

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"There are currently a lot of guest houses and hotels in Torquay that are up for sale because people just are not making ends meet."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Born in Torquay, Devon, in 1890, she died in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, aged 85 in 1976.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Tony Bedeau: Grenada international, who scored 65 goals in 374 appearances during two spells at Torquay.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Dick Edwards:, external After playing for Aston Villa, Mansfield Town and Torquay United he became an renowned country singer.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Mrs Kingshaw packed a long-sleeved woollen dress, thinking of outings along the promenade at Torquay.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill

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