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Tyne

Tyne

4 7.2
A river in northern England that flows east to the North Sea through Newcastle upon Tyne
  • proper noun
translation icon : Tyne
  • Many tourists visit the Tyne to enjoy its scenic views and the iconic bridges.
  • Newcastle upon Tyne

Examples

  • For centuries, fisherman’s huts called Shields lined the River Tyne.

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  • I'm heading down the river to the mouth of the Tyne.

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  • If you continue up the North Tyne Valley, you will discover Kielder Water, the largest man-made lake in Europe, surrounded by pine forest.

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  • The River Tyne flows through the heart of Newcastle, connecting the city to the North Sea.

  • Historically, the Tyne has been crucial for trade and transport in northern England.

Synonyms

River Tyne
vsTyne
3.6

A river in northern England that flows east to the North Sea passing through Newcastle

is identical in meaning but differs only in word order or phrasing
Tyne River
vsTyne
3.5

A river in northern England that flows east to the North Sea through Newcastle upon Tyne

is identical in meaning but written with the other word order

Compounds

Newcastle upon Tyne
3.4

A city and port in the northeast of England on the River Tyne

River Tyne
3.6

A river in northern England that flows east to the North Sea passing through Newcastle

Tyne River
3.5

A river in northern England that flows east to the North Sea through Newcastle upon Tyne

Surface Forms

Tyne main

Etymology

Tyne is the name of a river in northern England and probably comes from an old Celtic word meaning 'river' or 'flow'. So, the name originally just meant 'the river', which is why we use it today for that river.