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

The overall cost of shipping oil shot up after the war broke out, said freight pricing specialist Peter Norfolk at Platts, part of S&P Global Energy.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The Duke of Norfolk, Edward Fitzalan-Howard, and Lord Carrington won the concession after raising concerns privately about the need to keep their role in organising state occasions.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The double council tax premium started to be charged on second homes in north Norfolk in April 2025.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

If that remains unaddressed, the pattern in West Bloomfield, Norfolk, New York and Austin will keep repeating itself—one lone actor at a time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Math majors marveled to hear Dr. Claytor, originally from Norfolk, advancing sophisticated mathematical proofs in his drawling “country” accent.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly