an industrial town and unitary authority in NE England; on the Tees estuary; university (1992). The unitary authority was formerly (1974–96) part of Cleveland county. Pop: 135 00 (2008 est.) Area: 54 sq km (21 sq miles)
Middlesbrough in American English
(ˈmɪdəlzbrə)
city in NE England, in Cleveland county, on the Tees: county district pop. 141,000