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liverpool

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɫɪvɝˌpuɫ// liv·er·pool

n. a large and famous city in the northwest of England. It is well known for its history as a port and for being the home of the Beatles.

n. a major city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England, situated on the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. Historically significant as a global maritime trade hub and culturally renowned for its musical and sporting heritage.


SIMPLE

I am planning a trip to Liverpool next summer.

CONTEXTUAL

Many tourists visit Liverpool every year to see the famous docks and the childhood homes of the Beatles.

COMPLEX

The architectural landscape of Liverpool reflects its nineteenth-century prosperity as a premier port, though recent urban regeneration has transformed the waterfront into a modern cultural district.

Origin

From Old English *Liferpōl, from lifer (“thick water”, literally “liver”) + pōl (“pool”). Compare Old English lifrig (“thick, clotted”, literally “livery”).

Usage

When referring to the city, it is a proper noun and always capitalized.

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