Cardiff

American  

[kahr-dif] / ˈkɑr dɪf /

noun

1. Official Name City and County of Cardiff.  the capital city of Wales, located on the southeastern coast.

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Cardiff British  

/ ˈkɑːdɪf /

noun

1. the capital of Wales, situated in the southeast, in Cardiff county borough: formerly an important port; seat of the Welsh assembly (1999); university (1883). Pop: 292 150 (2001)

2. a county borough in SE Wales, created in 1996 from part of South Glamorgan. Pop: 315 100 (2003 est). Area: 139 sq km (54 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Cardiff

From Welsh Cardyf “Fort of the (River) Taff,” from Middle Welsh Caerdyf

Example Sentences

He was sentenced to 14 years and five months at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday.

From BBC

A jury of five women and seven men at Cardiff Crown Court took under seven hours to deliver their unanimous verdict.

From BBC

He added he was sure there were people in Cardiff who knew who was responsible for the attack, including some who had been in touch with police in the past 12 months since Leon's death.

From BBC

Cardiff declined to disclose the amount of their investment, saying only that they hold a sizable position.

From The Wall Street Journal

It will be a completely new festive experience for her, and while she and the bride will spend time reminiscing about their childhoods in Cardiff, she admits a "dark cloud" hangs over her home city.

From BBC