Middlesbrough

[ mid-lz-bruh ]

noun

1. a seaport in NE England, on the Tees estuary.

Middlesbrough

/ ˈmɪdəlzbrə /

noun

1. an industrial town and unitary authority in NE England; on the Tees estuary; university (1992). The unitary authority was formerly (1974–96) part of Cleveland county. Pop: 135 00 (2008 est.) Area: 54 sq km (21 sq miles)

Example Sentences

As to the growth of the last half century, there is only one town—the neighbouring Middlesbrough—by which it has been excelled.

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Fifty years ago there was only a single farmstead where the great town of Middlesbrough now stands.

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In districts such as Middlesbrough they could generate more electricity than they have any use for.

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Mr. Wilson, the member for Middlesbrough, is restless, and moves about a good deal.

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She was outward bound from Middlesbrough to the River Plate with a cargo of railway iron sleepers.

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