Liverpool

geographical name

Liv·er·pool ˈli-vər-ˌpül

city and port on the estuary of the Mersey River in Merseyside, northwestern England

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ˌli-vər-ˈpəd-lē-ən

adjective or noun

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“Liverpool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Liverpool. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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