newport

Thân thiện

Newport is a bustling port city with a historic waterfront.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A city in Rhode Island, USA: A coastal city and resort in southeastern Rhode Island, historically famous as a summer retreat for wealthy industrialists, featuring many grand historic mansions. It is also a significant center for sailing and yachting. 2. A city in Wales, UK: A port city and unitary authority area in southeastern Wales, located at the mouth of the River Usk.

Usage Examples

• Newport, Rhode Island:
  • We toured the famous Gilded Age mansions in Newport.
  • The Newport Jazz Festival is a major international event.
• Newport, Wales:
  • The university is located just outside Newport.
  • Newport's docks were once a major exporter of coal.*

Advanced Usage

• The name "Newport" is used for several other towns and cities in English-speaking countries (e.g., Newport, Kentucky; Newport, Oregon). The specific location is always determined by context or an accompanying state or country name.
• When used attributively (as a modifier), it specifies something originating from or related to one of these cities.
  • Newport creamery (a Rhode Island dairy chain)
  • Newport County (the football club in Wales)

Variants and Related Words

• Newporter (noun, informal): A resident of Newport, Rhode Island.
• Newportian (noun): A resident of Newport, Wales.

Synonyms

• (For Newport, RI): Resort city, sailing capital.
• (For Newport, Wales): Port city.

Related Phrases and Terms

• Newport Mansions: Refers specifically to the historic, palatial summer homes in Newport, Rhode Island, now preserved as museums.
• Newport International Group: A common business name, not inherently tied to either city.
• Newport cigarette brand: A brand of cigarettes, unrelated to the geographic locations.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a resort city in southeastern Rhode Island; known for the summer homes of millionaires; important yachting center
2. a port city in southeastern Wales

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