Bridgend
Americannoun
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a county in southeastern Wales. 95 sq. mi. (246 sq. km).
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a town in the county of Bridgend, in southeastern Wales.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Bridgend
Translation of Welsh Pen-y-bont (ar Ogwr) “The End of the Bridge (on the Ogmoire),” from pen “head, top,” also “beginning, end” ( cf. penguin ( def. )) + y, definite article + bont (mutated form of pont “bridge,” ultimately from Latin pōns; see pons ( def. ))
Example Sentences
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In February, Slocombe, then 33, of Delhi Street, Swansea, was jailed for six years after carrying out dangerous building work at properties in Cardiff, Bridgend and Swansea.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The first series was primarily filmed in south Wales, such as in Merthyr Mawr in Bridgend, the Gower peninsula, near Swansea and Brecon, in Powys, mid Wales.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Mwangi's body was found in the River Ogmore, near his home in Sarn, Bridgend county in July 2021.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
A review into social services at Bridgend County Borough Council revealed concerns over children's service with follow up inspections suggesting improvements were still needed.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
She recollected that horrible story of the Ghaist of Manse and of the spectre of Bridgend.
From The House of Whispers by William Le Queux
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