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leeds

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɫidz// leeds

n. a large city in the north of England. It is famous for its history in the cloth industry and its popular football team.

n. a major city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. Historically a centre for the wool and textile industries, it now serves as a significant financial and commercial hub.


SIMPLE

I am taking the train to Leeds tomorrow morning.

CONTEXTUAL

Many students choose to live in Leeds because of its vibrant nightlife and several large universities.

COMPLEX

The transformation of Leeds from a post-industrial manufacturing town into a modern service-sector powerhouse is often cited as a success story for urban regeneration in Northern England.

Origin

The large city in West Yorkshire is from Old English Loidis, from Latin Lādenses, most likely based on an early river-name derived from Proto-Celtic *lāto (“rut, heat”) (cf. Welsh llawd (“heat, ardour”)). * The village in Kent is from Middle English Hledes, probably from a stream-name.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is typically used without an article unless referring to a specific entity like 'the Leeds office'.

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