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Definition of newark

newark

/ˈnuː.ɚk/
New · ark
Plural:Newarks
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newark Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American The most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, situated on the Passaic River near the Atlantic Ocean, and serving as a major regional shipping, transportation, and industrial hub.

2

British A historic market town in Nottinghamshire, England, known formally as Newark-on-Trent, renowned for its ruined castle and its prominent role during the English Civil War.

3

American A city in northern Delaware, United States, widely known as the primary campus location of the University of Delaware.

• Nearby Words

new york state
new zealand
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newark
newbie
newborn
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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Newark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/newark
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