Newfoundland
pronunciation
How to pronounce Newfoundland in British English:
UK [ˌnju:fəndˈlænd]
How to pronounce Newfoundland in American English:
US [ˈnufənlənd, -ˌlænd, -fənd-, ˈnju-]
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- Noun:
- breed of very large heavy usually black dogs developed in Newfoundland; highly intelligent and vigorous swimmers
- an island in the north Atlantic
Word Origin
- Newfoundland
- 1585, from newfound + land (n.). In reference to a type of dog, from 1773. Related: Newfoundlander. Colloquial shortening Newfie for the inhabitants or the place is recorded from 1942.
Example
- 1. There are now around 150000 of the lumbering giants in newfoundland .
- 2. A majestic chihuahua riding a newfoundland ?
- 3. Tourists often return from newfoundland impressed by people 's warmth and hospitality .
- 4. Geza went to newfoundland and the northwest territories , painting the gorgeous frozen landscapes .
- 5. Newfoundland 's population has fallen from 580000 15 years ago to 505000 today .