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Definition of melbourne
melbourne
/ˈmɛl.bərn/
Mel · bourne
Adjective:Melburnian
melbourne Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
The capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, situated on the large natural bay of Port Phillip in southeastern Australia.
Example
"We spent our vacation exploring the vibrant street art, hidden laneways, and famous coffee culture of Melbourne."
2
American A coastal city in Brevard County, Florida, located along the Indian River Lagoon on the state's Space Coast.
Example
"She moved to Melbourne, Florida, to work for an aerospace engineering firm near the Kennedy Space Center."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named in 1837 after the British Prime Minister William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne. His title was derived from the town of Melbourne in Derbyshire, England, which stems from the Old English words 'mylen' (mill) and 'burna' (stream).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Melbourne. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/melbourne