Wimbledon

American  

[wim-buhl-duhn] / ˈwɪm bəl dən /

noun

1. a former borough, now part of Merton, in SE England, near London: international tennis tournaments.

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Wimbledon British  

/ ˈwɪmbəldən /

noun

1. part of the Greater London borough of Merton: headquarters of the All England Lawn Tennis Club since 1877 and the site of the annual international tennis championships

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Usage

What is Wimbledon? Wimbledon is the popular name for the major tennis tournaments known as the Wimbledon Championships or simply The Championships.Wimbledon includes tournaments for both men and women. It’s known as one of the most famous and prestigious tennis events. It is held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, England, near London.Wimbledon is one of the four major tennis tournaments that are considered grand slam competitions, along with the French Open, the U.S. Open, and the Australian Open. It is an open tournament, meaning it is open to both professional players and amateurs who qualify. It is the only major tournament played on grass courts (as opposed to hard courts or clay).

Example Sentences

“Our experts know that iconic events like Wimbledon, the Kentucky Derby and the Tour de France can be transformed into unforgettable moments when paired with unique culinary experiences,” says Langrand.

From Salon

Three weeks later, they made more history by becoming the first British duo in 89 years to win the Wimbledon men's doubles.

From BBC

This happens at Wimbledon, and in the new Champions League format, where seeds are kept apart in pairs.

From BBC

Earlier this month, former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios told reporters his long-term knee injury had suddenly improved, sparking hopes of a "miracle" comeback.

From Barron's

The former Wimbledon runner-up converted his third break point for a 5-3 lead before confidently serving out the opener to love.

From BBC