melbourne

n. the capital city of the state of Victoria in Australia.

n. the capital city of Victoria, Australia, and the nation's second-most populous urban area.

“We spent three days exploring the street art and cafés in Melbourne.”

“Melbourne is frequently cited in global indices as one of the world's most liveable cities due to its healthcare and education systems.”

n. a city located on the Atlantic coast of Florida in the United States.

n. a city in Brevard County, Florida, situated on the Space Coast.

“My cousin moved to Melbourne, Florida, to work near the space center.”

“The regional airport in Melbourne serves as a significant hub for aerospace engineering firms in the Florida panhandle.”

American English

n. a small market town in the county of Derbyshire, England.

n. a market town and civil parish in the South Derbyshire district of England.

“The historic church in Melbourne is a beautiful example of Norman architecture.”

“Lord Melbourne, the British Prime Minister, took his title from this Derbyshire town, which later gave its name to the Australian city.”

British English

n. a family name or last name.

n. a surname of English origin, most notably associated with William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne.

“The professor's last name is Melbourne, but he is actually from London.”

“The Melbourne family papers provide a fascinating insight into the political landscape of nineteenth-century Britain.”