norfolk
Definition
Proper noun: 1. A city in southeastern Virginia, USA: A major independent city and port in the Commonwealth of Virginia, situated at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on the Elizabeth River. 2. A significant naval center: The city serves as a principal headquarters and base for the United States Navy's Atlantic Fleet.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Norfolk is a vital economic hub for the Hampton Roads region.
- The naval base in Norfolk is one of the largest in the world.
- We sailed into the port of Norfolk after our voyage.
Advanced Usage
- "Greater Norfolk": Can refer to the larger metropolitan area, often called Hampton Roads, which includes Norfolk and several other cities.
- Used attributively to describe things originating from or associated with the city.
- Norfolk shipyards are known for their expertise.
Variants and Related Words
- Norfolkian (noun, rare): A resident of Norfolk.
- Norfolk jacket (noun): A type of tailored men's jacket with a belt and box pleats, originally designed for country activities. (Note: This is a distinct term named after the English county of Norfolk, not the city in Virginia).
Different Meanings
- Norfolk is also the name of a county in East Anglia, England. The American city was named after this English county. When used alone in a U.S. context, it almost always refers to the city in Virginia.
Synonyms
- Port city (descriptive)
- Naval base (descriptive of its primary function)
Noun
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port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
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