newark
newark — noun
1. the main city of New Jersey, situated near New York City. It serves as a major A
the main city of New Jersey, situated near New York City. It serves as a major Atlantic seaport and is home to one of the busiest airports in the country.
David flew into Newark on his way to visit his cousin in Manhattan.
proper noun: always capitalised
The cargo ship docked at the port of Newark before heading up the Hudson River.
Brandon took the train from Newark Penn Station to Manhattan in under twenty minutes.
collocation: Newark Penn Station
Ilan got a job in Manhattan and rents a studio in Newark's Ironbound district.
2. a city in western California, located southeast of San Francisco in the San Fran
a city in western California, located southeast of San Francisco in the San Francisco Bay Area, near Silicon Valley.
Liang moved with his family to Newark, California, near Silicon Valley.
proper noun: state always specified to disambiguate
The Newark public library in California offers free coding classes for teenagers.
Constanza works at a biotech lab in Newark, California, not far from her apartment.
The farmers' market in Newark, California, draws visitors from across the Bay Area on weekends.
Usage Note
When referring to this city, always include 'California' or 'CA' to avoid confusion with the larger Newark, New Jersey.
3. a city in the state of Delaware, located northwest of Wilmington. It is the home
a city in the state of Delaware, located northwest of Wilmington. It is the home of the University of Delaware.
Eshe drove from Newark, Delaware, to the University of Pennsylvania for her afternoon lecture.
proper noun: state always specified to disambiguate
Many students at the University of Delaware live in rented houses near downtown Newark.
collocation: University of Delaware
Hari chose to study chemical engineering at the University of Delaware in Newark.
Main Street in Newark, Delaware, is lined with coffee shops and bookstores popular with students.
Usage Note
Always include 'Delaware' or 'DE' when writing about this city to distinguish it from other cities named Newark.
4. a city in central Ohio, located east of Columbus. It lies in an area known for m
a city in central Ohio, located east of Columbus. It lies in an area known for manufacturing and natural gas production.
Rodrigo's grandparents have lived in Newark, Ohio for forty years and run the family farm.
proper noun: state always specified to disambiguate
The factory in Newark, Ohio, supplies auto parts to assembly plants across the Midwest.
Mert's family stopped for lunch at a diner outside Newark, Ohio, during their road trip.
The annual hot air balloon festival in Newark, Ohio, attracts thousands of visitors each summer.
Usage Note
This is the second-largest city named Newark in the United States by population, after Newark, New Jersey. Always include 'Ohio' or 'OH' for clarity.
Etymology
The city name Newark comes from Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire, England. The English place name is thought to derive from the Old English "niwe" (new) and "weorc" (fortification or building), meaning "new fortress" or "new work." The name was brought to America by early English settlers and was applied to multiple towns across the colonies.