Middlesbrough

American  

[mid-lz-bruh] / ˈmɪd lz brə /

noun

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

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Middlesbrough British  

/ 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)

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Example Sentences

Middlesbrough were level on 58 points at the end of January.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

There was a start for Tommy Conway, who's going well with Middlesbrough, second in the Championship in England.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The lowest increases will be for Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Rutland, and Merton, where bills will increase by about 2.5% on average.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

But what effectively sent Middlesbrough down was the decision to not play against Blackburn because of an illness and injury crisis - the FA docked Boro three points, they finished two from survival.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Mr. George Reade, of Hutton Lowcross, said, had it not been for the boisterous weather, the receipts of the Society at Ormesby and Middlesbrough would have been marvelous.

From Obed Hussey Who, of All Inventors, Made Bread Cheap by Greeno, Follett Lamberton