Sheffield

American  

[shef-eeld] / ˈʃɛf ild /

noun

1. a city in South Yorkshire, in N England.

2. a city in NW Alabama, on the Tennessee River.

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Sheffield British  

/ ˈʃɛfiːld /

noun

1. a city in N England, in Sheffield unitary authority, South Yorkshire on the River Don: important centre of steel manufacture and of the cutlery industry; Sheffield university (1905) and Sheffield Hallam University (1992). Pop: 439 866 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in N England, in South Yorkshire. Pop: 512 500 (2003 est). Area: 368 sq km (142 sq miles)

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Sheffield Cultural  

1. City in northern England.

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One of England's leading industrial centers, famous for cutlery manufacture and heavy steel goods.

Example Sentences

The findings come from an international study published in Scientific Reports, led by scientists from the National Centre for Earth Observation at the Universities of Leicester, Sheffield and Edinburgh.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

This is the final event for snooker's elite players before the World Championship begins in Sheffield on 18 April.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Along with Dr Andrew Bartlett form the University of Sheffield, Lewis spent three years interviewing believers, academics and sceptics for their recent book Bigfooters and Scientific Inquiry.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Sheffield Hallam University said it had previously made savings without compulsory redundancies and its current proposals, which aim to save £26.6m, would mean a net reduction of 70 roles.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

As Mr. Sheffield got back on his horse, he said he thought he’d rather have a Hanson touring car.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns