Belfast

American  

[bel-fast, -fahst, bel-fast, -fahst] / ˈbɛl fæst, -fɑst, bɛlˈfæst, -ˈfɑst /

noun

1. a seaport in and capital of Northern Ireland, on the E coast.

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Belfast British  

/ ˈbɛlfɑːst, bɛlˈfɑːst /

noun

1. the capital of Northern Ireland, a port on Belfast Lough in Belfast district, Co Antrim and Co Down: became the centre of Irish Protestantism and of the linen industry in the 17th century; seat of the Northern Ireland assembly and executive. Pop: 276 459 (2001)

2. a district of W Northern Ireland, in Co Antrim and Co Down. Pop: 271 596 (2003 est). Area: 115 sq km (44 sq miles)

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Belfast Cultural  

1. Capital, largest city, and major port of Northern Ireland.

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For centuries the city has been the site of violent conflict between Protestant and Roman Catholic residents.

Example Sentences

Nicholas, Belfast: Am I the only Arsenal fan who thinks we can beat PSG?

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Prof Mark Lawler, from Queen's University Belfast, said the scientific community will be "calling out" for patients to have rapid access to the drug.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The first Belfast City Marathon was held on the same date in 1982, with more than 3,000 participants starting at the former Maysfield Leisure Centre near the city centre.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The annual Belfast City Marathon has begun with thousands of runners aiming to complete the 26.2-mile course.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Why don’t you go up to Belfast and see what the Orangemen will do for you, ah?

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt