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Definition of wolverhampton
wolverhampton
/ˌwʊlvərˈhæmptən/
Wol · ver · hamp · ton
Adjective:Wulfrunian
wolverhampton Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
British A city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England, historically recognized for its prominent role in the wool trade and later as a major center for coal mining, steel production, and engineering during the Industrial Revolution.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wolverhampton. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wolverhampton