Definition of newport Newport

/nuˈpɔɹt/ - [nuport] - New•port

We found 4 definitions of newport from 3 different sources.

What does newport mean?

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newport - a port city in southeastern Wales
newport - a resort city in southeastern Rhode Island; known for the summer homes of millionaires; important yachting center

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Newport is a city in the southeast of Wales, Great Britain. It is located in the county of Monmouthshire, and in the historic Welsh kingdom of Gwent. Its name in Welsh is Casnewydd. It is the third biggest city in Wales. Newport became a city in 2002. About 140,000 people live in Newport.

A few years ago, Newport had lots of people working in the steel factory and other heavy industries. This has changed, now many people work in electronics, such as making computers, phones and microchips.