name
Common
Brisbane
BRIHZ-buhn
Brisbane (name) means the capital city of Queensland, Australia, and the river that flows through it. Example: “They flew into Brisbane for the conference.”
name
1
The capital city of Queensland, Australia, and the river that flows through it.
"They flew into Brisbane for the conference."
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Brisbane.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
They flew into _____ for the conference.
Etymology
The city and river are named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, governor of New South Wales from 1821 to 1825.
Class of 1821
Brisbane joined the language around 1821.
See the full Class of 1821 →
Rhymes for Brisbane
See all rhymes for Brisbane →Frequently asked questions
What does “Brisbane” mean?
The word “Brisbane” means the capital city of Queensland, Australia, and the river that flows through it.
How do you pronounce “Brisbane”?
“Brisbane” is pronounced BRIHZ-buhn (/ˈbɹɪzbən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Brisbane” in a sentence?
Here is “Brisbane” used in a sentence: “They flew into Brisbane for the conference.”
What part of speech is “Brisbane”?
“Brisbane” is a name.
Where does the word “Brisbane” come from?
The word “Brisbane” dates back to around 1821. The city and river are named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, governor of New South Wales from 1821 to 1825.
Is “Brisbane” a common word?
“Brisbane” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is Brisbane the capital of?
Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland, a state in northeastern Australia. It is one of the country's largest cities and sits on the Brisbane River.
What is the difference between Brisbane the city and the Brisbane River?
Brisbane is both the capital city of Queensland and the name of the river that flows through it. The city grew up along the banks of the Brisbane River, which shares its name.
Is Brisbane in New South Wales or Queensland?
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, not New South Wales. It lies in the southeastern part of the state of Queensland.
