lancaster
lancaster — noun
1. a historic city in Lancashire, north-west England, best known for its medieval c
a historic city in Lancashire, north-west England, best known for its medieval castle and its university, lying north of Liverpool near the Morecambe Bay coast.
Chidi moved to Lancaster to study engineering at the university.
proper noun as destination
The Lancaster Castle was built nearly a thousand years ago.
named landmark with city name as modifier
Harper took a train from Lancaster to explore the Lake District.
Élise went to Lancaster in Lancashire to research industrial history.
The Lancaster district is a short drive from the popular seaside town of Morecambe.
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Always capitalised as a proper noun. Frequently used with a preceding definite article in geographical descriptions ('the city of Lancaster'), but without an article when used as a location ('She lives in Lancaster'). In British writing, 'Lancaster' alone almost always refers to this city in Lancashire, north of Liverpool near the Morecambe Bay coast.
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2. a city in southern California, located in the Antelope Valley to the north-east
a city in southern California, located in the Antelope Valley to the north-east of Los Angeles.
Rodrigo found work as a nurse at a hospital in Lancaster, California.
city name followed by state for disambiguation
The drive from Lancaster to downtown Los Angeles takes about an hour.
Yuna's family chose Lancaster for its quieter neighbourhoods and lower rent.
The public library in Lancaster runs free coding workshops for teenagers.
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When writing to a US audience, include the state name 'California' after the city name on first mention to avoid confusion with other cities named Lancaster.
3. a city in south-central Ohio, lying to the south-east of the state capital, Colu
a city in south-central Ohio, lying to the south-east of the state capital, Columbus.
Bilal stopped for lunch in Lancaster on his way to Columbus.
place name as stopover location
The historic square in Lancaster, Ohio hosts a weekly farmers' market.
New housing developments have sprung up around Lancaster in recent years.
The mayor of Lancaster opened a new community garden last Saturday.
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This Lancaster is smaller and less internationally known than its Pennsylvania or UK namesakes. The US Postal Service abbreviation OH is commonly used in addresses.
4. a city in south-eastern Pennsylvania, lying east-south-east of the state capital
a city in south-eastern Pennsylvania, lying east-south-east of the state capital, Harrisburg.
Reema visited the Amish markets near Lancaster, Pennsylvania last spring.
city name with state in apposition
Amihan's grandparents have lived in the Lancaster area for over thirty years.
The train from Philadelphia to Lancaster takes roughly ninety minutes.
A new art gallery opened in downtown Lancaster last autumn.
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania is the largest US city bearing this name and is located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, an area known for its Amish communities.
5. a city in north-eastern Texas, situated just to the south of Dallas.
a city in north-eastern Texas, situated just to the south of Dallas.
Andrew took a job at a warehouse in Lancaster, Texas after graduating.
place name with state for clarity
The community college in Lancaster offers evening classes for working adults.
Many families move to Lancaster for the affordable housing near Dallas.
The high school football team from Lancaster won the regional championship.
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Lancaster, Texas is a suburban city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Its proximity to Dallas makes it a common commuter town.