Definition

1. Proper noun:

   • A large island in the Atlantic Ocean: A major island located off the east coast of Canada, part of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
   • A historical name for a British colony: Refers to the former Dominion of Newfoundland, which became a province of Canada in 1949.

2. Noun:

   • A breed of very large working dog: A breed of dog originating from Newfoundland, known for its large size, strength, calm temperament, thick water-resistant coat, and natural swimming and lifesaving abilities.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:

  • St. John's is the capital city of Newfoundland.
  • The history of Newfoundland is closely tied to fishing.

• Noun (dog breed):

  • Their Newfoundland is gentle with children.
  • The fisherman was rescued by a brave Newfoundland.

Advanced Usage

• "Newfoundland dog": The full, formal name for the dog breed, often used to avoid ambiguity with the island.

  • The Newfoundland dog is renowned for its water rescue instincts.

• "Newfoundland and Labrador": The official name of the Canadian province, comprising the island of Newfoundland and the mainland region of Labrador.

  • They traveled across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Variants and Related Words

• Newfoundlander (noun): A person from Newfoundland.

  • The Newfoundlander shared stories of life on the coast.

• Newfie (noun, informal): A colloquial, sometimes affectionate, term for a person or dog from Newfoundland.

  • He's a proud Newfie.

Synonyms

• For the dog breed: Newf, Newfoundland dog.
• For the island: The Rock (informal nickname).

Related Phrases

• "To have a heart like a Newfoundland": An expression praising someone for being exceptionally kind, patient, and good-natured, like the temperament of the dog.
  • She cares for everyone; she has a heart like a Newfoundland.

Noun

1. an island in the north Atlantic
2. a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland