Charing Cross

American  

[char-ing] / ˈtʃær ɪŋ /

noun

1. a square and district in central London, England: major railroad terminals.

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Charing Cross British  

/ ˈtʃærɪŋ /

noun

1. a district of London, in the city of Westminster: the modern cross (1863) in front of Charing Cross railway station replaces the one erected by Edward I (1290), the last of twelve marking the route of the funeral procession of his queen, Eleanor

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Example Sentences

Mr. Brooks was also behind “My Favorite Year,” which was based on “Your Show of Shows”; “84 Charing Cross Road,” which starred his wife, and “Frances” with Jessica Lange.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

On the theme of health, Catherine visited Charing Cross Hospital on Thursday, along with her husband Prince William, where they showed support for the efforts of NHS staff.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

“I’d read Helene Hanff’s novel ‘84, Charing Cross Road,’ which is told in letter form, and I liked the reading experience.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

A Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked for gross misconduct relating to his time working at London's Charing Cross police station.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

“Here you are, then,” said the driver, a surprisingly short while later, speaking for the first time as he slowed in Charing Cross Road and stopped outside the Leaky Cauldron.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling