Manchester
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a city in NW England: connected with the Mersey estuary by a ship canal (35½ mi. [57 km] long).
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a city in S New Hampshire.
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a town in central Connecticut.
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household linen or cotton goods, such as sheets and towels
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Also called: manchester department. a section of a store where such goods are sold
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Latin name: Man'cunium. 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)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 432 500 (2003 est). Area: 116 sq km (45 sq miles)
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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.
Etymology
Origin of manchester
from Manchester , England
Example Sentences
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Osbourne, who died last July, aged 76, was posthumously honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at the ceremony in Manchester, which closed with an all-star tribute performance led by Robbie Williams.
From BBC
The same can be said for Manchester City captain Alex Greenwood, who has been one of England's most consistent performers under Wiegman.
From BBC
Look, the Brits needed to give Manchester some love after uprooting the show and moving north.
From BBC
Research from the University of South Wales, Derby University and Manchester University showed modern brides are reluctant to buy pre-loved gowns because they're worried about stains, smells - and even "curses".
From BBC
British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean triumphed Saturday at the Brit Awards, claiming four prizes at the UK's biggest annual music celebration held for the first time in Manchester, northwest England.
From Barron's
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