Glocester (GLOS-ter), town (1990 pop. 9,227), Providence co., NW R.I., on Conn. state line, on Chepachet R. (bridged at Chepachet village) and 15 mi/24 km WNW of Providence; 41°54'N 71°42'W. Named for Glocester, England. Set off from Providence and inc. 1731.