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Meaning of "Sherbrooke" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SHERBROOKE

Sherbrooke  [ˈʃɜːˌbrʊk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHERBROOKE

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Sherbrooke is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHERBROOKE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke is a city in southern Quebec, Canada. Sherbrooke is situated at the confluence of the Saint-François and Magog rivers in the heart of the Estrie administrative region. Sherbrooke is also the name of a territory equivalent to a regional county municipality and census division of Quebec, coextensive with the city of Sherbrooke. With 154,601 residents at the 2011 census, Sherbrooke was the sixth largest city in the province of Quebec and the thirtieth largest in Canada. The Sherbrooke Census Metropolitan Area had 201,890 inhabitants, making it the fourth largest metropolitan area in Quebec and nineteenth largest in Canada. Originally known as Hyatt's Mill, it was renamed after Sir John Coape Sherbrooke, a British soldier who was Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, and Governor General of British North America. Sherbrooke is the primary economic, political, cultural and institutional centre of Estrie, and was known as the Queen of the Eastern Townships at the beginning of the 20th century. Sherbrooke is an important university centre with eight institutions educating 40,000 students and employing 11,000 people.

Definition of Sherbrooke in the English dictionary

The definition of Sherbrooke in the dictionary is a city in E Canada, in S Quebec: university. It is an industrial and commercial centre. Pop: 127 354.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHERBROOKE


abrooke
əˈbrʊk
Alanbrooke
ˈælənˌbrʊk
Baruch
ˈbɛərʊk
Beaverbrook
ˈbiːvəˌbrʊk
Bolingbroke
ˈbɒlɪŋˌbrʊk
brook
brʊk
Brooke
brʊk
cleruch
ˈklɛəˌrʊk
crook
krʊk
donnybrook
ˈdɒnɪˌbrʊk
drook
drʊk
drouk
drʊk
Innsbruck
ˈɪnzbrʊk
Pembroke
ˈpɛmbrʊk
rook
rʊk
Tobruk
təˈbrʊk
zamboorak
zæmˈbʊərʊk
zomboruk
zʌmˈbʊərʊk
zumbooruk
zʌmˈbʊərʊk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHERBROOKE

Sher
sherang
sherardisation
sherardise
sherardization
sherardize
Sheraton
sherbet
Sherborne
sherd
shereef
shereefian
shergottite
sheria
sheriat
Sheridan

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHERBROOKE

a pig in a poke
bespoke
broke
choke
coke
Cooke
go up in smoke
Hooke
joke
karaoke
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poke
smoke
spoke
stoke
stroke
strooke
the Big Smoke
Tooke
woke

Synonyms and antonyms of Sherbrooke in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Sherbrooke» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Sherbrooke to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Sherbrooke from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Sherbrooke» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

舍布鲁克
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Sherbrooke
570 millions of speakers

English

Sherbrooke
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शेरब्रुक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شيربروك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Шербрук
278 millions of speakers

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Sherbrooke
270 millions of speakers

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Sherbrooke
260 millions of speakers

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Sherbrooke
220 millions of speakers

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Sherbrooke
190 millions of speakers

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Sherbrooke
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シャーブルック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

셔 브룩
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sherbrooke
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Sherbrooke
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஷெர்புரூக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शेरब्रुक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sherbrooke
70 millions of speakers

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Sherbrooke
65 millions of speakers

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Sherbrooke
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Шербрук
40 millions of speakers

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Sherbrooke
30 millions of speakers
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Sherbrooke
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Sherbrooke
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Sherbrooke
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Sherbrooke
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Sherbrooke

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHERBROOKE»

The term «Sherbrooke» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.335 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHERBROOKE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Sherbrooke

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHERBROOKE»

Discover the use of Sherbrooke in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Sherbrooke and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Optimal Inventory Modeling of Systems: Multi-Echelon Techniques
Book Reviews of the first edition "This book is a remarkable review and summary of nearly 30 years work on applied inventory theory. The book is a model of clarity and coherence.
Craig C. Sherbrooke, 2004
2
Introduction to Horned Lizards of North America
This text provides facts about the species, along with personal insights from the author on these bizarre animals.
Wade C. Sherbrooke, 2003
3
The Sherbrooke Bride
The first book in Catherine Coulter's beloved Bride series. Douglas Sherbrooke, Earl of Northcliffe, marries the wrong woman-only to find himself haunted by a bride of an entirely different kind.
Catherine Coulter, 1992
4
Catherine Coulter The Sherbrooke Series Novels 6-10
More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA
Catherine Coulter, 2011
5
The Sherbrooke Bride
Catherine Coulter. deal with him, he would have him killed. After all, robbers and scoundrels of all sorts abounded on the roads. "Yes," Douglas said. "As you doubtless know, Napoleon has always believed it imperative that plans and those ...
Catherine Coulter, 1992
6
The Golden Bridge: Young Immigrants to Canada, 1833-1939
to Canada and bought a house at 117 Bowen Street in Sherbrooke, Quebec. It was named the Gibb's Home, in recognition of a major contributor to the fund. In 1885, Mrs. H.W. Osgood and Reverend Bridger accompanied a party of girls to the ...
Marjorie Kohli, 2003
7
Sarah Josepha Hale: a New England pioneer, 1788-1879
Hale, Sarah Josepha Buell
Sherbrooke Rogers, 1985
8
The Heiress Bride
The third Bride novel is a charm—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author.
Catherine Coulter, 1993
9
Prisoners of the Home Front: German POWs and "Enemy Aliens" ...
“Les deux évadés de Newington,” Lu Tribune de Sherbrooke, 9 April 1943; “Les deux évadés de Newington sont retrouvés à Ascot Corner,” La Tribune de Sherbrooke, 1o April 1943; “Deux autres prisonniers s'échappent, hier soir, du camp ...
Martin F. Auger, 2011
10
The Sherbrooke Twins
From the "New York Times" bestselling author comes the novel fans have been waiting for--the new title in the Sherbrooke family saga that continues the story of James and Jason Sherbrooke. Original.
Catherine Coulter, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHERBROOKE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Sherbrooke is used in the context of the following news items.
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Body of Sherbrooke fisherman found in Ascot Corner
The 46-year-old Sherbrooke resident was standing on a rock along the Saint-Francois River when he lost his footing and fell into the water. The man wasn't ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
2
Water main break at corner Sherbrooke and University
There has been a water main break at the corner of Sherbrooke Ouest and University, ... There are no reports of flooding after a water main break on Sherbrooke ... «Globalnews.ca, Jul 15»
3
Montreal Before Dawn: Poissonnerie Sherbrooke
“I sleep four hours a night,” laughs Kosta Markoglou, owner of Poissonnerie Sherbrooke in NDG near Westmount. “I'm used to it; I've always been like that. «Montreal Gazette, Jun 15»
4
Sherbrooke Declaration: NDP's 10-Year-Old Quebec Policy Could …
Yet, Mulcair also reiterated that the Sherbrooke declaration sits firmly "at the heart of (the NDP's) approach with Quebecers." While those remarks are no surprise ... «Huffington Post Canada, Jun 15»
5
Sherbrooke man sentenced to over 10 years in prison in Florida sex …
A Miami judge also ordered that René Roberge of Sherbrooke, be placed on probation for life after his release from prison. Roberge had pleaded guilty to four ... «Montreal Gazette, Jun 15»
6
Sherbrooke water tower leak prompts partial evacuation of seniors …
One of the two water tanks in the borough of Rock Forest in Sherbrooke, Que., cracked, causing a large amount of water to pour down onto the ground below. «CBC.ca, Apr 15»
7
René Roberge, Quebec man, expected to change plea in Fla. child …
A change of plea hearing was set Monday afternoon for 47-year-old Rene Roberge of Sherbrooke, Que., who had previously pleaded not guilty. Roberge's ... «CBC.ca, Mar 15»
8
Young man shot outside bar on Sherbrooke St.
Police were called at about 1:00 A.M. concerning a shooting on Sherbrooke St. near the intersection of Grey Ave. Officers found the victim suffering from a ... «CJAD, Mar 15»
9
INSIDE THE Q: Sherbrooke's Roy an interesting case study in scouting
There are all sorts of different philosophies and biases that enter into the scouting process. The people assigned to identify the NHL's next wave of up and ... «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Mar 15»
10
NDG fire on Girouard and Sherbrooke forces 20 outside
Fire crews were battling an apartment fire in NDG this morning on Girouard Avenue near Sherbrooke Street. It began at around 2:45 a.m.. By about 8 a.m., ... «CBC.ca, Jan 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Sherbrooke [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/sherbrooke>. Apr 2024 ».
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