Tyne
Definition
Proper noun 1. A major river in Northern England: The Tyne is a river flowing through the counties of Tyne and Wear and Northumberland in northeastern England. It is formed by the confluence of the North Tyne and South Tyne rivers and empties into the North Sea.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The city of Newcastle upon Tyne is situated on the River Tyne.
- The Tyne Bridge is an iconic symbol of Newcastle and Gateshead.
- Historically, the Tyne was a vital route for the transport of coal.
Advanced Usage
- "to cross the Tyne": to travel from one side of the river to the other, often referring to the area between Newcastle and Gateshead.
- Thousands of commuters cross the Tyne every day using the various bridges.
Variants and Related Words
Tyneside (proper noun): The metropolitan area surrounding the River Tyne, particularly the conurbation of Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead.
- The industries of Tyneside were once dominated by shipbuilding.
Geordie (noun): A colloquial term for a person from Tyneside or the dialect spoken there, named in part from the region's association with the River Tyne.
- He has a strong Geordie accent from growing up near the Tyne.
Synonyms
- River (noun): A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river. (This is the general category; "Tyne" is a specific instance.)
Related Phrases
- North Tyne (proper noun): One of the two main tributaries that form the River Tyne.
- South Tyne (proper noun): The other main tributary that forms the River Tyne.
- Tyne and Wear (proper noun): The metropolitan county in northeastern England named after the River Tyne and the River Wear.
Noun
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a river in northern England that flows east to the North Sea
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