Norfolk

American  

[nawr-fuhk, nawr-fawk] / ˈnɔr fək, ˈnɔr fɔk /

noun

1. a county in E England. 2,068 sq. mi. (5,355 sq. km).

2. a seaport in SE Virginia: naval base.

3. a city in NE Nebraska.

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Norfolk British  

/ ˈnɔːfək /

noun

1. a county of E England, on the North Sea and the Wash: low-lying, with large areas of fens in the west and the Broads in the east; rich agriculturally. Administrative centre: Norwich. Pop: 810 700 (2003 est). Area: 5368 sq km (2072 sq miles)

2. a port in SE Virginia, on the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads: headquarters of the US Atlantic fleet; shipbuilding. Pop: 241 727 (2003 est)

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Norfolk Cultural  

1. City in southeastern Virginia.

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Known for its harbor and naval base; shipbuilding center.

Example Sentences

But before the advent of refrigeration and the railways, getting turkeys from Norfolk and Suffolk farms to the capital involved a long walk for the birds.

From BBC

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been leading the way, with a Christmas card showing a relaxed, informal family group cosying up to each other in the Norfolk countryside.

From BBC

The efforts have faltered in court, with a grand jury earlier this month declining to indict James for allegedly misstating the intended use of a property in Norfolk, Va.

From The Wall Street Journal

The photo appears to have been taken in the saloon room at Sandringham, the royal estate in Norfolk.

From BBC

Union Pacific UNP -0.02%decrease; red down pointing triangle and Norfolk Southern NSC 0.07%increase; green up pointing triangle filed an application with the Surface Transportation Board requesting approval of their proposed merger.

From The Wall Street Journal