aberdeen

[US]/ˌæbə'di:n/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a county in Scotland; a breed of hunting dogs in Scotland.
Word Forms
Pluralaberdeens

Phrases & Collocations

Aberdeen Angus

University of Aberdeen

Example Sentences

Aberdeen is a city in Scotland.

Many students study at the University of Aberdeen.

The Aberdeen Angus is a popular breed of cattle.

Aberdeen is known for its granite architecture.

The Aberdeen Asset Management company is based in Scotland.

She flew from London to Aberdeen for a business meeting.

Aberdeen is located on the northeast coast of Scotland.

The Aberdeen Maritime Museum showcases the city's maritime history.

The Aberdeen Standard Investments is a global investment firm.

The Aberdeen bypass has improved traffic flow in the area.

Real-world Examples

Ben was hospitalized in Aberdeen after breaking bones in his back.

Source: BBC Listening Collection November 2016

Guffin said the Aberdeen public school system is now seeing some COVID-19 cases.

Source: VOA Special English Education

The family lived in Aberdeen, a small town of 23,000 inhabitants in South Dakota.

Source: New Concept English. British Edition. Book Three (Translation)

It's great to have Trinity Lutheran School watching today. It's in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2020 Compilation

It was minus-32 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the coldest New Year's Day in 99 years.

Source: PBS English News

" I'm learning by experience, which is really awesome for me, " she told the Aberdeen American News.

Source: VOA Special English Education

The day after the birth of the five children, an aeroplane arrived in Aberdeen bringing sixty reporters and photographers.

Source: New Concept English. British Edition. Book Three (Translation)

Even as web entrepreneurs are coddled in London, a shortage of skilled engineers pushes up labour costs in Aberdeen.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Becky Guffin, head of the Aberdeen's public schools, agreed the need for substitute teachers is high this year.

Source: VOA Special English Education

Aberdeen gave their sole Oba's head back last year.

Source: Freakonomics

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