noun
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) (Freq. 1)
• Syn: ↑Newcastle-upon-Tyne
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑city, ↑metropolis, ↑urban center, ↑port
• Part Holonyms: ↑England
Useful english dictionary. 2012.