Newport News

[noo-pawrt, -pohrt, -pert, nyoo-]

noun

a seaport in SE Virginia: shipbuilding and ship-repair center.

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British Dictionary definitions for newport news

Newport News

noun

(functioning as singular) a port in SE Virginia, at the mouth of the James River: an industrial centre, with one of the world's largest shipyards. Pop: 181 647 (2003 est)

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