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Liverpool

Liverpool

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A large city in northwest England with a busy port and famous music and culture
  • proper noun
  • /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
translation icon : Liverpool
  • The city of Liverpool is renowned for its vibrant arts and music scene.
  • Port of Liverpool
  • ships in Liverpool
  • route from Liverpool

So ended up getting taken to Liverpool where we had to go.

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Examples

  • Duranty was born on 25 May 1884 in Liverpool to a prosperous Quaker family.

    Academic text (1991)
  • My mother was then born in Liverpool, England.

  • So ended up getting taken to Liverpool where we had to go.

  • Given these conditions, one may wonder why Liverpool was the most popular port of embarkation.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Late on Tuesday night, thousands of soldiers arrive at Liverpool docks and board ship, bound for Ireland.

  • A regular service from Belfast to Liverpool began in 1824, and a service to London in 1826.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Andrew Zak Williams is an English barrister, based in law chambers in Liverpool and London, England.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Many tourists visit Liverpool every year to explore its cultural heritage and historical sites.

  • Located in northwestern England, Liverpool has a major port that significantly contributes to its economy.

Surface Forms

Liverpool main

Etymology

The word Liverpool comes from old words meaning a 'muddy pool': lifer ('muddy') + pol ('pool'). That's why Liverpool is a city by the water and grew into a busy port.