Newcastle upon Tyne

British  

noun

1. Often shortened to: Newcastle.  a port in NE England in Newcastle upon Tyne unitary authority, Tyne and Wear, near the mouth of the River Tyne opposite Gateshead: Roman remains; engineering industries, including ship repairs; two universities (1937, 1992). Pop: 189 863 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 266 600 (2003 est). Area: 112 sq km (43 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

In a statement, the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Freeman hospital, said the cardiac department "continues to be at or above the national average".

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

Before that he was chief executive of the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Freeman, for 14 months.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

"There is an authenticity with the Finns," says Jack Parker, a Helsinki-based founder originally from Newcastle upon Tyne, who runs a healthcare innovation start-up.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust admitted a breach of duty and apologised to Ms Clark.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2023

Settlement of differences—Abstain from duels-and also from law—Have recourse to arbitration—Their rules concerning arbitration—An account of an Arbitration Society at Newcastle upon Tyne, on Quaker-principles.

From A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 2 by Clarkson, Thomas