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Definition of glasgow
glasgow
/ˈɡlæz.ɡoʊ/
Glas · gow
Adjective:Glaswegian
glasgow Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
• noun
1
The most populous city in Scotland and the third most populous in the United Kingdom, located on the River Clyde in the West Central Lowlands, historically renowned for its major port, cultural institutions, and shipbuilding industry.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glasgow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glasgow