Middlesbrough

[mid-lz-bruh]

noun

1. a seaport in NE England, on the Tees estuary.

Middlesbrough

/ ˈmɪdəlzbrə /

noun

1. an industrial town and unitary authority in NE England; on the Tees estuary; university (1992). The unitary authority was formerly (1974–96) part of Cleveland county. Pop: 135 00 (2008 est.) Area: 54 sq km (21 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Half of the neighbourhoods in Middlesbrough are very deprived, making it the local authority with the highest proportion, ahead of Birmingham and Hartlepool.

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But for the Dane there is initial optimism about the return of more fans to Hillsborough for Saturday following the boycott of Wednesday's match against Middlesbrough.

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The news comes following increased supporter protests at Hillsborough, with fans boycotting the game against Middlesbrough on Wednesday.

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As well as protests before and during games this season, fans boycotted the EFL Cup ties with Leeds United and Grimsby Town, while a small number entered the field of play to temporarily halt the 5-0 home reverse by Coventry City and there was then a mass boycott of the league game with Middlesbrough.

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Frank Lampard's Sky Blues have won five straight games to open up a four-point lead at the top of the table over Middlesbrough.

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