Wigan

¹ American  

[wig-uhn] / ˈwɪg ən /

noun

1. borough of Greater Manchester, in W England.

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wigan ² American  

[wig-uhn] / ˈwɪg ən /

noun

1. a stiff, canvaslike fabric for stiffening parts of garments.

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Wigan British  

/ ˈwɪɡən /

noun

1. an industrial town in NW England, in Wigan unitary authority, Greater Manchester: former coal-mining centre. Pop: 81 203 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 303 800 (2003 est). Area: 199 sq km (77 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of wigan

1870–75; after Wigan, where originally produced

Example Sentences

With a home time against League Out outfit Wigan Athletic in the fourth round of the FA Cup, an unprecedented quadruple is very much alive.

From BBC

The former Wigan coach, 61, succeeded Wayne Bennett in February 2020 and was in charge for a home World Cup in 2022.

From BBC

Wakefield's Daryl Powell, Wigan boss Matt Peet and St Helens coach Paul Rowley are all coaches who would bring something to the table if appointed.

From BBC

In England, the market with the best prospects is Wigan, with an average price increase of 3%, followed by Liverpool and Stoke-on-Trent, with average house price growth of 3.5% and 2.8%, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal

Premier League leaders and 14-time winners Arsenal will host 2013 winners Wigan at the Emirates, while Burnley host League One Mansfield Town.

From BBC