West End

British

noun

a part of W central London containing the main shopping and entertainment areas

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Grant said he was "delighted" to be returning to the West End after a two-decade gap, and described his co-star Baranski as "sensational".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The actress suggested the enduring popularity of classical plays in the West End and Broadway is down to the dialogue, something she "loves sinking my teeth into".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In some cases volunteers may even deal with messy emergencies, as Tony witnessed first-hand a few weeks ago when he made the 500-mile round trip to Sunderland West End in the Northern League Division Two.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Two booths I really like are West End Vintage, which has unique furniture that looks like it’s from a mountain home, and a French booth near the checkout stand that has amazing French oil paintings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

There were enough hugs and glad tears and cries of “Who would believe it?” and “Did you ever?” to bring a hundred sentimental West End plays to a happy end.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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