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

Mark Bradford strides by with a beneficent smile — towering over everyone, including AI art maker Refik Anadol.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“It’s ready for us,” Bradford said of the building.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Struggling families in Bradford will be able to apply for new "crisis" grants to help them cope with unexpected life events.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

"I was in Bradford for a show once, and went out to the lobby afterwards for pictures with people there," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

But when the news came of the impending attack, Bradford ordered the Pilgrims to fire a cannon to order back the expedition and Tisquantum.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann