Brisbane

American  

[briz-beyn, -buhn] / ˈbrɪz beɪn, -bən /

noun

1. Arthur, 1864–1936, U.S. journalist.

2. a seaport in and the capital of Queensland, in E Australia.

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Brisbane British  

/ ˈbrɪzbən /

noun

1. a port in E Australia, the capital of Queensland: founded in 1824 as a penal settlement; vast agricultural hinterland. Pop: 1 508 161 (2001)

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Brisbane Cultural  

1. Capital of Queensland state and largest city in the state; located in eastern Australia on the Pacific Ocean; the third-largest city in Australia, after Sydney and Melbourne.

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The British settled Brisbane in the early eighteenth century as a penal colony.

Example Sentences

Manjeet Singh said he was told to wait in the carpark when he arrived at the airport to catch a flight to Brisbane due to a "security incident".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

There’s lobbying for the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Just two of the Iranian women's footballers remained in Australia and have been training with the club Brisbane Roar.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

However, traffic volumes last month highlight pressure in Melbourne and Brisbane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Mr. Brisbane gathered my classmates around the big table and explained his plans.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney