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Sunderland

SUHN-duh-luhnd

Sunderland (name) means a city in North East England, on the coast of Tyne and Wear. Example: “Sunderland is famous for its shipbuilding history and its football club.”

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A city in North East England, on the coast of Tyne and Wear.
"Sunderland is famous for its shipbuilding history and its football club."

How to use Sunderland

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In plain EnglishAn English city, and also a surname derived from the place name.

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Etymology

Formed from sunder plus the suffix -land.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Sunderland” mean?

The word “Sunderland” means a city in North East England, on the coast of Tyne and Wear. In plain terms, an English city, and also a surname derived from the place name.

How do you pronounce “Sunderland”?

“Sunderland” is pronounced SUHN-duh-luhnd (/ˈsʌndɚlənd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Sunderland” in a sentence?

Here is “Sunderland” used in a sentence: “Sunderland is famous for its shipbuilding history and its football club.”

What part of speech is “Sunderland”?

“Sunderland” is a name.

Is “Sunderland” a common word?

“Sunderland” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Is Sunderland a city or a town?

Sunderland is a city, located in North East England on the coast of Tyne and Wear.

What body of water is Sunderland near?

Sunderland sits on the coast of Tyne and Wear in North East England, where the River Wear meets the North Sea.

Is Sunderland part of Newcastle?

No, Sunderland is a separate city from Newcastle, though both are located in North East England.

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