Sunderland

[suhn-der-luhnd]

noun

1. a seaport in Tyne and Wear, in NE England.

Sunderland

/ ˈsʌndələnd /

noun

1. a city and port in NE England, in Sunderland unitary authority, Tyne and Wear, at the mouth of the River Wear: formerly known for shipbuilding, now has car manufacturing, chemicals; university (1992). Pop: 177 739 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 283 100 (2003 est). Area: 138 sq km (53 sq miles)

Example Sentences

A fortnight after the Gunners' surprise draw at Sunderland gave their Premier League title rivals new hope, Sunday's resounding win over Tottenham has put them firmly back in the hot seat.

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This season, Sunderland are joint fourth-best for goals against and are fourth.

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And does Sunderland's cunning tactic of moving the advertising boards make a difference?

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Next week more plantings will take place in Hexham, Leeds and Sunderland.

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Arsenal's 10-game winning run was ended by Sunderland before the international break, but will the Premier League leaders bounce back against north London rivals Tottenham on Sunday?

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