Aberdeen

American  

[ab-er-deen, ab-er-deen] / ˌæb ərˈdin, ˈæb ərˌdin /

noun

1. Also called Aberdeenshire.  a historic county in NE Scotland.

2. a seaport in NE Scotland, on the North Sea: administrative center of the Grampian region.

3. a city in NE South Dakota.

4. a seaport in W Washington.

5. a town in NE Maryland.

6. a fishhook having an extended bend.

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Aberdeen ¹ British  

/ ˌæbəˈdiːn /

noun

1. a city in NE Scotland, on the North Sea: centre for processing North Sea oil and gas; university (1494). Pop: 184 788 (2001)

2. a council area in NE Scotland, established in 1996. Pop: 206 600 (2003 est). Area: 186 sq km (72 sq miles)

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Aberdeen ² British  

/ ˌæbəˈdiːn /

noun

1. George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of. 1784–1860, British statesman. He was foreign secretary under Wellington (1828) and Peel (1841–46); became prime minister of a coalition ministry in 1852 but was compelled to resign after mismanagement of the Crimean War (1855)

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Aberdeen Cultural  

1. City in northeastern Scotland, on the North Sea.

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Other Word Forms

• Aberdonian adjective

Example Sentences

Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce chief executive Russell Borthwick said the UK government had been "warned time and again" that taxation on the energy sector would put jobs at risk.

From BBC

South Yorkshire Police said a 26-year-old man had been arrested by Police Scotland in Aberdeen on Saturday night, along with a 23-year-old woman, who was being held on suspicion of assisting an offender.

From BBC

Although there have been some purpose-built towns - including Countesswells on the outskirts of Aberdeen - others have emerged through growth, particularly within commuting distances of cities.

From BBC

Aberdeen remain winless after a 1-1 draw at home to Armenia's Noah.

From Barron's

Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts' unbeaten start to the season came to an end in a 1-0 defeat at Aberdeen on Sunday.

From Barron's