Manchester

[ man-ches-ter, -chuh-ster ]

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noun

a city in NW England: connected with the Mersey estuary by a ship canal (35½ mi. [57 km] long).
a city in S New Hampshire.
a town in central Connecticut.

Manchester

/ ˈ��æ�Գ�ʃɪ��ə /

noun

a city in NW England, in Manchester unitary authority, Greater Manchester: linked to the Mersey estuary by the Manchester Ship Canal : commercial, industrial, and cultural centre; formerly the centre of the cotton and textile trades; two universities. Pop: 394 269 (2001) Latin nameMan'cunium
a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 432 500 (2003 est). Area: 116 sq km (45 sq miles)

manchester

/ ˈ��æ�Գ�ʃɪ��ə /

noun

household linen or cotton goods, such as sheets and towels
Also calledmanchester department a section of a store where such goods are sold

Manchester

City in northwestern England about thirty miles east of Liverpool .

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Notes

Manchester is one of England's most important economic, industrial, trade, and finance centers, and the heart of the most densely populated area of England.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Manchester¹

from Manchester , England

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Tom Roebuck and Ford combined in a lightning quick break which ended with the England fly-half touching down between the posts for his first try - duly converted - since joining the Manchester club in 2022.

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Now Lucy has been in care in Manchester for nearly two years.

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In April 2023, Manchester became the first city in the UK to introduce a "tourist tax".

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Howe said he watched the wins against Manchester United and Crystal Palace, plus the defeat by Aston Villa.

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The worry for Everton is it looks like James Tarkowski is out for the season with the hamstring injury he sustained against Manchester City.

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Manchego Manchester School

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