Bradford

American  

[brad-ferd] / ˈbræd fərd /

noun

1. Gamaliel, 1863–1932, U.S. biographer and novelist.

2. Roark 1896–1948, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

3. William, 1590–1657, Pilgrim settler: second governor of Plymouth Colony 1621–56.

4. William, 1663–1752, American printer, born in England.

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

6. a city in N Pennsylvania.

7. Braford.

8. a male given name.

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Bradford British  

/ ˈbrædfəd /

noun

1. an industrial city in N England, in Bradford unitary authority, West Yorkshire: a centre of the woollen industry from the 14th century and of the worsted trade from the 18th century; university (1966). Pop: 293 717 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in West Yorkshire. Pop: 477 800 (2003 est). Area: 370 sq km (143 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Bradford Auerbach, a partner at law firm OGC, said he expects to see more of these types of lawsuits filed by unions .

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Our BBC team has travelled across the UK - including to Plymouth, Rochdale, Shrewsbury, Newport and Bradford - exposing what we have found to be brazen criminality on the High Street.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Fusion still faces huge technical challenges between where it is now and the producing of commercially competitive electricity in large quantities,” Bradford said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

However, before that there is a small matter of a play-off final against either Bolton Wanderers or Bradford City next week.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

And so, in 1886, Mrs. Bradford came to Harriet’s rescue for the second time.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry