Adelaide

American  

[ad-l-eyd] / ˈæd lˌeɪd /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of South Australia, in Australia.

2. a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “nobility.”

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Adelaide British  

/ ˈædɪˌleɪd /

noun

1. the capital of South Australia: Port Adelaide, 11 km (7 miles) away on St Vincent Gulf, handles the bulk of exports. Pop: 1 002 127 (2001)

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Example Sentences

She followed it up with victory at the Hong Kong Open and made the final of the Adelaide International this month before powering through to her first round of 16 at a major.

From Barron's

Rhiannon started her journalism career at the Advertiser in Adelaide, Australia.

From The Wall Street Journal

She followed it up with victory at the Hong Kong Open in November and made the final of the Adelaide International this month, losing to fellow teenager Mirra Andreeva.

From Barron's

Several venues will be familiar to fans who experienced the last Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2003, including Adelaide Oval and Brisbane Stadium where a combined 16 games will take place.

From Barron's

"I started really well and Ash a little slowly," said Keys, who began her season with quarter-final exits at Brisbane and Adelaide.

From Barron's