Croydon

[kroid-n]

noun

1. a borough of Greater London, England.

Croydon

/ ˈkrɔɪdən /

noun

1. a borough in S Greater London (since 1965): formerly important for its airport (1915–59). Pop: 336 700 (2003 est). Area: 87 sq km (33 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Mr Martin, from Croydon, has admitted having a stun gun and denied all other charges.

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The sounds of roaring engines, screeching tyres and cracking exhaust pipes are often heard tearing through streets surrounding the Croydon Road Tesco store, as car lovers meet there to show off their wheels.

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She added that participants in the meetings would drive at "full speed down Croydon Road, putting lives at risk".

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Gladwin, who lives in Croydon with his five children, acted immediately.

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Back in Croydon, Alex Donnovan, a pest controller for Cleankill, leads me into the backyard of the estate where John Gladwin lives.

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