American English pronunciation

How to pronounce worcester

IPA transcription: ['wʊstɚ]

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Noun

  • United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)

  • an industrial and university city in central Massachusetts to the west of Boston

  • a cathedral city in west central England on the River Severn

Usage examples

  • He is a member of the Worcestershire County Cricket Club.
  • The town is in the Worcestershire region.
  • Thomas is now interred at Rural Cemetery in Worcester.
  • Holding Worcester along with York allowed the archbishop sufficient revenue to support himself.
  • He served as High Sheriff and Mayor of Worcester.
  • He attended the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.
  • The Severn and the Teme partially froze over in Worcester during this cold snap.
  • Nigel Huddleston was chosen to be the new Conservative Party candidate for Mid Worcestershire.
  • He served for many years as chairman of the Worcestershire Quarter Sessions.
  • He attended Worcester Academy, then graduated from Dartmouth College.