Barking
noun
a borough of Greater London, England.
Barking
American
[bahr-king]
/ ˈbɑr kɪŋ /
noun
barking
British
/ ˈbɑːkɪŋ /
adjective
adverb
Example Sentences
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The BBC was able to compare current performance with the position 12 months ago at all but two hospital trusts – data was not available for Sheffield and Barking, Havering and Redbridge hospital trusts.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
Dominic Twomey, leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, said child poverty remained a serious issue in the borough.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025
Try five questions from The Barking Dog's pub quizzes in recent weeks.
From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025
Here at the Barking Dog on a damp, dark Wednesday night this week, BBC News has come along to witness the first edition of the quiz since the scandal emerged.
From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025
Barking orders, she got the camera crew and the sound guy in position next to some evergreen bushes.
From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements
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