Wolverhampton

[woo l-ver-hamp-tuh n]

noun

a city in West Midlands, in W England.

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Contemporary Examples of wolverhampton

There were also disturbances in Birmingham, West Midlands, West Bromwich and Wolverhampton.
Cameron: Rioters Will Pay
August 11, 2011

Historical Examples of wolverhampton

The epitaph of Phillips is in the porch of Wolverhampton Church.
The Violin
George Hart
Immense enthusiasm at Wolverhampton last night over "Marigold."
The Letters of Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
This is borne out by a letter from Wolverhampton, 27 November, 1741.
A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2)
Charles Creighton
Soldiers are garrisoned in the towns as far as Wolverhampton.
Travels Through North America, v. 1-2
Berhard Saxe-Weimar Eisenach
Oatmeal is the best,” said the man; “the gents from Wolverhampton prefer them fattened on oatmeal.
Wild Wales
George Borrow

British Dictionary definitions for wolverhampton

Wolverhampton

noun

a city in W central England, in Wolverhampton unitary authority, West Midlands: iron and steel foundries; university (1992). Pop: 251 462 (2001)

a unitary authority in W central England, in the West Midlands. Pop: 238 900 (2003 est). Area: 69 sq km (27 sq miles)

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