Sunderland

[ suhn-der-luhnd ]

noun

1. a seaport in Tyne and Wear, in NE England.

Sunderland

/ ˈsʌndələnd /

noun

1. a city and port in NE England, in Sunderland unitary authority, Tyne and Wear, at the mouth of the River Wear: formerly known for shipbuilding, now has car manufacturing, chemicals; university (1992). Pop: 177 739 (2001)
2. a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 283 100 (2003 est). Area: 138 sq km (53 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Houghton went on to become the first female player to appear on the cover of Shoot magazine, was made an MBE and received the Freedom of the City in Sunderland.

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The company employs more than 6,000 people at its manufacturing plant in Sunderland, North East England.

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He was jailed in August when he threw metal fencing and a can of beer at police after goading officers during rioting in Sunderland on 2 August.

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On the day the alarm was raised Tony Whittle was chatting with colleague Graham Sunderland.

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Having started his career at Ayr, Logan turned out for clubs including Sunderland, Newcastle and Aston Villa in a colourful career.

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