Croydon

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/ ˈkrɔɪd n /

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noun

a borough of Greater London, England.

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Words nearby Croydon

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How to use Croydon in a sentence

Tired of guys her own age, Helen Croydon joined a dating site ‘where the classy, attractive and affluent meet.’
Sugar Daddy Dating Sites: Helen Croydon on Her Guilty Fantasy|Helen Croydon|May 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
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
Croydon was the scene of his trial, and Wandsworth, as we have seen, was the place of his taking off.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries|Charles G. Harper
Well, 'Utchinson done very well; it's a strong Tory seat, is Croydon.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, July 27, 1895|Various

Like his predecessor he was buried in the parish church at Croydon.
The Cathedral Church of Canterbury [2nd ed.].|Hartley Withers
Whitgift was buried at Croydon where he founded a school and hospital.
The Cathedral Church of Canterbury [2nd ed.].|Hartley Withers
Mrs. Croydon accomplished a small whirlwind of ribbon ends, and waved her plump hand in remonstrance.
Love in a Cloud|Arlo Bates

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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