Banbury

American

[ban-ber-ee, -buh-ree, -bree, bam-] / ˈbænˌbɛr i, -bə ri, -bri, ˈbæm- /

noun

a town in N Oxfordshire, in S England.

Banbury British

/ ˈbænbərɪ /

noun

a town in central England, in N Oxfordshire: telecommunications, financial services. Pop: 43 867 (2001)

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On an industrial estate near the M40 in Banbury, engineers are attempting to build a new vehicle capable of breaking a land speed record that has stood for two decades.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

John said he and his wife had a "good chuckle" when they saw the photo taken by Mark Hopkins over Banbury.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Amelia, 17 from Banbury, who is mid-way through three A-level courses, said it was "very stressful" for students hoping to apply for university.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

St Laurence's Church in Banbury Road, Caversfield, close to the site, said it had opened its doors "for anyone looking for a space for private prayer or for stillness and reflection" following the "tragic news".

From BBC • May 17, 2025

He was of an age with me, but nearly a head taller, and as thin as Banbury cheese.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood

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