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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Brian Kalemba, 23, from Barking in London, was found not guilty of being part of an organised crime gang.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
The Financial Times reported that its chief executive, Yann Leriche, told the newspaper it had scrapped plans to reopen a freight terminal in Barking and to run a new direct freight service from Lille.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 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
Try five questions from The Barking Dog's pub quizzes in recent weeks.
From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025
Barking, lifting his paws excitedly, then dashing away from us.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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