Torrens

American  

[tawr-uhnz, tor-] / ˈtɔr ənz, ˈtɒr- /

noun

1. Lake Torrens, a salt lake in Australia, in eastern South Australia. 130 miles (210 kilometers) long; 2,400 square miles (6,220 square kilometers); 25 feet (8 meters) below sea level.

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Torrens British  

/ ˈtɒrənz /

noun

1. a shallow salt lake in E central South Australia, about 8 m (25 ft) below sea level. Area: 5776 sq km (2230 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Torrens

First recorded in 1840–45; named after Sir Robert Torrens (1814–84), British administrator in Australia; see also Torrens system ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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Torrens

The chair of the British Chamber of Commerce in China, Chris Torrens, praised Sir Keir's visit to Beijing as "successful".

From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026

Its chief executive since 2022, Ken Gilmartin, said he would step down after the deal was approved, to be replaced by Iain Torrens, the chief finance officer.

From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2025

But Chapman was able to close it out by getting Sam Haggerty to pop out to center field and pinch-hitter Luis Torrens to ground out to end it.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2023

A year ago, Luis Torrens had his minor-league contract selected from Class AAA Tacoma in mid-September and he was a part of the Mariners first postseason team in 21 years.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2023

When Torrens did not get his inspiration from Adam Smith he seems to have got it from Dr. Crombie, for whom he had profound respect.

From Letters of David Ricardo to Thomas Robert Malthus, 1810-1823 by David Ricardo

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