sidney
word
/ˈsɪdni/
SID-nee
/ˈsɪdni/
SID-nee
Definition
A proper name used for people, and sometimes for places. In English, it is usually understood as a name rather than a common vocabulary word.
Usage & Nuances
As a name, it is normally capitalized: 'Sidney'. It can refer to a person's first name or surname, and learners should not confuse it with 'Sydney', a more common spelling that is also the name of a major city in Australia.
Spanish: SidneyPortuguese (BR): SidneyPortuguese (PT): SidneyChinese (Simplified): 西德尼Chinese (Traditional): 西德尼Hindi: सिडनीArabic: سيدنيBengali: সিডনিRussian: СидниJapanese: シドニーVietnamese: SidneyKorean: 시드니Turkish: SidneyUrdu: سڈنیIndonesian: Sidney
Example Sentences
Sidney lives near the park.
basic
Did Sidney text you back yet?
natural
Sidney is my new classmate.
basic
I met Sidney at work.
basic
I think Sidney forgot about the meeting.
natural
If you see Sidney, tell him I'm outside.
natural