Newcastle upon Tyne

British  

noun

1. Often shortened to: Newcastle.  a port in NE England in Newcastle upon Tyne unitary authority, Tyne and Wear, near the mouth of the River Tyne opposite Gateshead: Roman remains; engineering industries, including ship repairs; two universities (1937, 1992). Pop: 189 863 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 266 600 (2003 est). Area: 112 sq km (43 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Mr Zada has racked up company directorships for 20 car washes and mini-marts from Newcastle upon Tyne to Essex in the past 12 months, according to Companies House records.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

In a statement, the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Freeman hospital, said the cardiac department "continues to be at or above the national average".

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

Later, Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central Chi Onwurah raised the case of constituent who cares for her mother and works part-time at WH Smith.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2024

"We're all about sustainability - I think that's a really positive message," said Catherine Munton, from Newcastle upon Tyne.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2023

In the town of Newcastle upon Tyne, a number of disputes were continually arising on the subject of shipping concerns, which were referred to the decision of the laws.

From A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 2 by Clarkson, Thomas