newfoundland

Everyday

1. Newfoundland is a large island off the east coast of Canada; with Labrador it forms the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. tree →
2. A Newfoundland (often called a Newfie) is a very large, strong, gentle dog with a thick coat, famous for rescuing people from water. tree →

In the lessons

In geography and history lessons on Canada, Newfoundland is known for fishing, icebergs, puffins, and as one of the first places in North America reached by Vikings (L'Anse aux Meadows). In stories about dogs, Nana in «Peter Pan» was a Newfoundland. Phrases: «Newfoundland and Labrador», «a Newfoundland dog».

Examples

• Newfoundland is an island on the east coast of Canada. tree →
• We saw icebergs floating past Newfoundland. tree →
• The Vikings reached Newfoundland long ago. tree →
• A Newfoundland dog pulled the swimmer out of the lake. tree →
• Newfoundlands are huge but very gentle. tree →
• People from Newfoundland speak with a special accent. tree →
• Puffins nest on the cliffs of Newfoundland. tree →

Note

Always capital N. Pronounced «NEW-fun-lund» or «new-fund-LAND»; locals say it to rhyme with «understand». «Newfie» can be a friendly nickname for the dog, but for people it can sound rude.