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Definition of newcastle

newcastle

/ˈnuːˌkæs.əl/
new · cas · tle
Plural:Newcastles
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newcastle Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A major industrial and university city in Tyne and Wear, North East England, situated on the River Tyne, historically renowned for its coal mining, shipbuilding, and distinctive Geordie culture.

2

Australian A major coastal city and port in New South Wales, Australia, located at the mouth of the Hunter River and noted as one of the world's largest coal export harbors.

Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently referenced in the classic idiom 'carrying coals to Newcastle,' which describes a pointless or redundant endeavor, owing to the English city's historical dominance in coal exportation.

• Nearby Words

newark
newbie
newborn
newcastle
newcomer
newfangled
newfound

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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