sheffield
sheffield — noun
1. a major city located in the north of England that was once world-famous for maki
a major city located in the north of England that was once world-famous for making steel and cutlery, and today is known for its two universities, two professional football clubs, and lively music scene
Christopher moved to Sheffield for a job at the university.
The train from London to Sheffield takes about two hours.
preposition: from [place] to [city]
Bao visited Sheffield last year to see a football match at the local stadium.
used with the verb visit for tourism
Gabriel chose Sheffield because the rent was much lower than in Manchester.
comparison: lower than [other city] for cost discussion
Usage Note
Sheffield is a well-known British city name; it often appears without an article except when referring to the city's identity ('the Sheffield of the 1800s').
2. the largest city in South Yorkshire, northern England, with a population of roug
the largest city in South Yorkshire, northern England, with a population of roughly 518,000, and its own local government district that manages schools, roads, and public services
Sheffield is the largest city in South Yorkshire, with over half a million residents.
structure: [city] is the largest in [region]
Lakshmi checked a map and found that Sheffield lies about 50 kilometres south of Leeds.
distance expression: lies [number] kilometres [direction] of [place]
Ryo took a photo of the fountain in Sheffield's Peace Gardens last Saturday.
proper noun landmark: Peace Gardens
Adaeze read that Sheffield city council runs over eighty primary schools in the district.
collocation: [city] council / city council
Usage Note
This sense is used in formal contexts such as travel guides, census reports, and administrative documents where precise location and population data matter.