ipswich

/ˈaɪpswɪtʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A town in Suffolk, England, situated on the River Orwell.

“Ipswich is a charming town known for its medieval architecture.”

2. noun

A city in New South Wales, Australia, located on the north bank of the Hawkesbury River.

“The historic town of Ipswich has a rich cultural heritage.”

3. proper noun

A unit of measurement, equal to 1/12 of a rod or 2.5 feet, used in the British Empire.

“The surveyor used an ipswich to measure the distance between the two landmarks.”

Synonyms

  • city
  • town

Antonyms

  • megacity
  • metropolis