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Definition of leeds

leeds

/liːdz/
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leeds Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in West Yorkshire, northern England, situated along the River Aire, historically prominent in the wool and textile industry and now a leading commercial, cultural, and financial center in the United Kingdom.

Word Nuance & Usage

When spoken, 'Leeds' is a homophone with the English word 'leads' (plural of lead). Additionally, note that the famous historical site 'Leeds Castle' is paradoxically located in Kent, over 200 miles away from the city of Leeds.

• Rhymes for leeds

• Nearby Words

ledger
ledum
leech
leeds
leek
legging
legume

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leeds. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leeds
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