Norfolk

American  

[nawr-fuhk, nawr-fawk] / ˈnɔr fək, ˈnɔr fɔk /

noun

1. a county in E England. 2,068 sq. mi. (5,355 sq. km).

2. a seaport in SE Virginia: naval base.

3. a city in NE Nebraska.

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Norfolk British  

/ ˈnɔːfək /

noun

1. a county of E England, on the North Sea and the Wash: low-lying, with large areas of fens in the west and the Broads in the east; rich agriculturally. Administrative centre: Norwich. Pop: 810 700 (2003 est). Area: 5368 sq km (2072 sq miles)

2. a port in SE Virginia, on the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads: headquarters of the US Atlantic fleet; shipbuilding. Pop: 241 727 (2003 est)

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Norfolk Cultural  

1. City in southeastern Virginia.

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Known for its harbor and naval base; shipbuilding center.

Example Sentences

In Massachusetts, a spokesman for the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office said the office had no comment on a potential link and that a homicide investigation was “active and ongoing” as of Thursday afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal

By joining forces with Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific says it can reduce delays at Midwest interchanges, but critics say it isn’t necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal

Elections for new mayors in Greater Essex, Norfolk & Suffolk, Hampshire & the Solent, and Sussex & Brighton have also ready been delayed two years until until May 2028, it was confirmed earlier this month.

From BBC

The family snap was taken by photographer Josh Shinner in Norfolk in April.

From BBC

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say their proposed $71.5 billion merger will help fix that.

From The Wall Street Journal