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newcastle

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈnuˌkæsəɫ// new·cas·tle

n. a large city in the northeast of England, famous for its history of coal mining and its friendly people.

n. a major industrial and port city in Tyne and Wear, England, historically significant for coal exportation and shipbuilding.


SIMPLE

I am taking the train to Newcastle tomorrow morning.

CONTEXTUAL

Many students choose to study in Newcastle because of its vibrant nightlife and relatively low cost of living.

COMPLEX

The architectural landscape of Newcastle is defined by a striking contrast between its medieval castle keep and the iconic modern steel arches of the Tyne Bridge.

Synonyms
Origin

From new + castle. Doublet of Neuchâtel.

Usage

When used as a proper noun for the city, it is typically used without an article.

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