Charing Cross

American  

[char-ing] / ˈtʃær ɪŋ /

noun

1. a square and district in central London, England: major railroad terminals.

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Charing Cross British  

/ ˈtʃærɪŋ /

noun

1. a district of London, in the city of Westminster: the modern cross (1863) in front of Charing Cross railway station replaces the one erected by Edward I (1290), the last of twelve marking the route of the funeral procession of his queen, Eleanor

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Example Sentences

Mr. Brooks was also behind “My Favorite Year,” which was based on “Your Show of Shows”; “84 Charing Cross Road,” which starred his wife, and “Frances” with Jessica Lange.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Catherine accompanied Prince William, who was originally due to attend solo, at Charing Cross Hospital on Thursday for their first public engagement of 2026.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

“I’d read Helene Hanff’s novel ‘84, Charing Cross Road,’ which is told in letter form, and I liked the reading experience.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

But before returning to Poland, Wandelt visited Charing Cross police station in London and told officers she was Madeleine.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

“Here you are, then,” said the driver, a surprisingly short while later, speaking for the first time as he slowed in Charing Cross Road and stopped outside the Leaky Cauldron.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling