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Worcester

[ woos-ter ]

noun

  1. Joseph Emerson, 1784–1865, U.S. lexicographer.
  2. a city in central Massachusetts.
  3. a city in Hereford and Worcester, in W England, on the Severn: cathedral; Cromwell's defeat of the Scots 1651.


Worcester

/ ˈʊə /

noun

  1. a cathedral city in W central England, the administrative centre of Worcestershire on the River Severn: scene of the battle (1651) in which Charles II was defeated by Cromwell. Pop: 94 029 (2001)
  2. an industrial city in the US, in central Massachusetts: Clark University (1887). Pop: 175 706 (2003 est)
  3. a town in S South Africa; centre of a fruit-growing region. Pop: 66 349 (2001)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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The suspect released on bail, a 41-year-old man from Worcester, had been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

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A beloved Worcester cafe, known for its warm atmosphere and hearty meals, is closing after years of serving as a hub for the community.

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The student from Worcester has a combination of health conditions including PoTS, which causes her heart rate to increase very quickly when she stands up and can lead to loss of balance and consciousness.

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They paid £140 for a George Johnson 1908 Royal Worcester flamingo trinket box.

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For instance, in the instance of Worcester v.

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