Word
liverpool
Phoneticsliv·er·pool
/ˈɫɪvɝˌpuɫ/
Definitions
01the city in England
n. a large city and port in northwest England, famous for being the home of The Beatles.
n. a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England, historically significant as a global port and cultural hub.
“We took a train to Liverpool to visit the museums near the docks.”
“The regeneration of the Liverpool waterfront has transformed the city's former industrial docks into a vibrant cultural and commercial district.”
02the football club
n. a very famous and successful professional football team from the city of Liverpool.
n. Liverpool Football Club, a professional association football team based in Anfield, competing in the Premier League.
“Liverpool won their match last night with a goal in the final minute.”
“Supporters of Liverpool are known for their passionate rendition of the anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' before every home game.”
Informal
Synonyms
03horse jumping obstacle
n. a jump for horses that has a small pool of water or a blue cloth underneath it.
n. an equestrian jump consisting of a vertical or oxer fence with a ditch, water tray, or tarpaulin placed beneath the rails.
“The horse hesitated for a second before jumping over the liverpool.”
“The course designer placed a wide liverpool at the final turn to test the horses' focus and scope under pressure.”
Technical
Etymology
From Old English *Liferpōl, from lifer (“thick water”, literally “liver”) + pōl (“pool”). Compare Old English lifrig (“thick, clotted”, literally “livery”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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