Melbourne

The word “Melbourne” means the capital city of the Australian state of Victoria. In plain terms, a major Australian city, also the name of several smaller towns worldwide.

“Melbourne” is pronounced MEHL-buhn (/ˈmɛl.bɚn/ in IPA).

Here is “Melbourne” used in a sentence: “Melbourne is known for its coffee culture and laneway art.”

“Melbourne” is a name.

The word “Melbourne” comes from Old English. Named after the 2nd Viscount Melbourne, whose title comes from a town in Derbyshire, England, itself from Old English words for "mill" and "stream.".

“Melbourne” is a fairly common word in modern English.

No. Melbourne is the capital of the Australian state of Victoria, not of the country; the national capital of Australia is Canberra. Melbourne is, however, one of Australia's largest and most populous cities.

Melbourne most often refers to the capital of the Australian state of Victoria, a large coastal city. There is also a smaller city named Melbourne in Florida, USA, so adding the state or country usually makes clear which is meant.

A person from Melbourne is called a "Melburnian," which drops the "o" of the city's name. The place name itself keeps its "-bourne" ending.

Yes. As the proper name of a city, "Melbourne" is always written with a capital M, whether it refers to the Australian city or another place of the same name.