Croydon

[ kroid-n ]

/ ˈkrɔɪd n /

noun

a borough of Greater London, England: airport.

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Examples from the Web for croydon

Think Cary Grant from Croydon (and for all I know Cary Grant was from Croydon).
Polanski's Brilliant Comeback|Simon Schama|February 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
I am told that Reardon has had the offer of a secretaryship to a boys' home, or something of the kind, at Croydon.
New Grub Street|George Gissing
It is a locality well known to those who hunt with the Croydon pack.
Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 98, September 13, 1851|Various
He was, in due course, committed for trial at the Croydon assizes.
Mysteries of Police and Crime|Arthur Griffiths

Croydon by that time numbered between five and six thousand inhabitants, and was thought quite a considerable place.
The Brighton Road|Charles G. Harper
In this way a large number were taken on the road to Croydon fair one morning in September 1743.
The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore|John R. Hutchinson

British Dictionary definitions for croydon

Croydon

/ (ˈkrɔɪdən) /

noun

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)

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