newcastle-upon-tyne

Noun
  1. A port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne;
    A center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression `carry coals to Newcastle' meaning to do something unnecessary) (synset 108899615)
    is an instance of:
    • city, metropolis, urban center - a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
    • port - a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
    is a part of: england - a division of the United Kingdom
    same as: newcastle

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