Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary Cite Meaning of Prestonpans Find definitions for: Pres•ton•pans Pronunciation: (pres'tun-panz"), [key] — n. a seaside resort in the Lothian region, in SE Scotland, E of Edinburgh: battle 1745. 3138. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Preston Related Content Daily Word Quiz: persiflage Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language