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

Hundreds of British soldiers took part in what the army called "one of the most ambitious military exercises in a generation" in the disused platforms of Charing Cross Underground station.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Yungblud, 28, played two concerts at the Outernet venue in Charing Cross Road on 3 April, before the start of his world tour which is now into the US leg.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

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

On the theme of health, Catherine visited Charing Cross Hospital on Thursday, along with her husband Prince William, where they showed support for the efforts of NHS staff.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

The sign said a train to High Barnet via Charing Cross was due.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd