Leeds

American  

[leedz] / lidz /

noun

1. a city in West Yorkshire, in N England.

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Leeds ¹ British  

/ liːdz /

noun

1. a city in N England, in Leeds unitary authority, West Yorkshire on the River Aire: linked with Liverpool and Goole by canals; a former centre of the clothing industry; two universities (1904, 1992). Pop: 443 247 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in N England, in West Yorkshire. Pop: 715 200 (2003 est). Area: 562 sq km (217 sq miles)

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Leeds ² British  

/ liːdz /

noun

1. 1st Duke of. See (1st Earl of) Danby

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Example Sentences

Leeds have already seen an offer of £40m rejected by Wolves, and as things stand the Elland Road club are reluctant to go much higher.

From BBC

This was all before his rare, but calculated, public attack after sitting out the 3-3 draw at Leeds United.

From BBC

There have been reports the project could cost £100bn, even after the legs to Manchester and Leeds were scrapped.

From BBC

My family lived in England, first in Manchester, and then Leeds before moving south to Buckinghamshire when I was 7.

From The Wall Street Journal

Four of The Hundred's sides are now part-owned by groups that also control franchises in the IPL, which is reflected in the new team names of MI London, Sunrisers Leeds and Manchester Super Giants.

From BBC