Plymouth
geographical name
Plym·outh
ˈpli-məth
1
town on
Plymouth Bay (an inlet of the Atlantic)
in southeastern Massachusetts that is the location of
Plymouth Rock (the spot traditionally considered to be where the Pilgrims first landed)
2
city in southeastern Minnesota northwest of Minneapolis
3
city and port
on Plymouth Sound (an inlet of the English Channel)
in Devon, southwestern England
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“Plymouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Plymouth. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.
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