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Definition of warrnambool
warrnambool
/ˈwɔːrnəmˌbuːl/
Warr · nam · bool
warrnambool Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian A coastal city in southwestern Victoria, Australia, situated near the western end of the Great Ocean Road and known for its maritime history and winter whale watching.
Example
"During our road trip along the Great Ocean Road, we stopped in Warrnambool to visit the historic maritime village and watch for southern right whales."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the local Aboriginal (Gunditjmara) language, with traditional interpretations suggesting it means 'place of plenty' or 'water between two rivers'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Warrnambool. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/warrnambool