Gateshead
Americannoun
noun
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a port in NE England, in Gateshead unitary authority, Tyne and Wear: engineering works, cultural centre. Pop: 78 403 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 191 000 (2003 est). Area: 142 sq km (55 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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Born in Kibblesworth, Gateshead, King found fame as one half of the TV duo, appearing with Myers on the BBC cookery series for many years.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
His dad had been running since he was 18 and was a member of Saltwell Harriers, in Gateshead, and suggested he joined too so that he would have a new outlet.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
Her area has adopted a similar approach to Gateshead and she says that led to a five-fold drop in delayed discharges in the year after it was introduced.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026
Diane Kindred, who works at Gateshead Food Bank, said she understands Tesco needs to make a profit, but cheaper value brands are not being stocked.
From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025
My vacations had all been spent at school: Mrs. Reed had never sent for me to Gateshead; neither she nor any of her family had ever been to visit me.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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