worcester

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to a city or place name, often associated with locations in England or the United States.

• 🇫🇷Nom propre désignant une ville ou un lieu, souvent associé à des localités en Angleterre ou aux États-Unis, ou parfois à la sauce Worcestershire.

1. City in England B1 formal british

   A historic cathedral city located in the West Midlands region of England, situated on the River Severn.

   • Worcester is known for its beautiful cathedral and porcelain.
   • The River Severn flows through the city of Worcester.
   • We visited Worcester during our trip to the English countryside.

   🇫🇷Worcester (ville d'Angleterre)

2. City in Massachusetts, USA B1 formal american

   An industrial and university city in central Massachusetts, located west of Boston.

   • Worcester, Massachusetts, is home to several colleges and universities.
   • The city of Worcester has a rich industrial history.
   • Many people commute from Worcester to Boston for work.

   🇫🇷Worcester (ville du Massachusetts)

3. Lexicographer C1 formal american

   An American lexicographer (1784-1865) who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster.

   • Joseph Worcester was a notable lexicographer in the 19th century.
   • Noah Webster accused Worcester of plagiarism in his dictionary work.
   • Worcester's dictionary was a competitor to Webster's.

   🇫🇷Worcester (lexicographe)

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