Cwmbran
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Cwmbran
From Welsh Cwmbrân, equivalent to cwm “valley” + brân “(of the) crow”
Example Sentences
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He said his dad was "very career-orientated", who started out as an apprentice in Cwmbran before rising through the ranks to become a mining engineer, working across Scotland, the North East, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Fellow volunteer Alison Harrison, 59, from Cwmbran, said the problem had "got a lot worse" in recent years.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
Only the recently-opened £350m Grange hospital near Cwmbran has no maintenance problems.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
While a journey by car to Mark's nearest hospital in Cwmbran has increased to 1hr 36 mins.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Darren Silcox, from Pontnewydd, Cwmbran, was on holiday with family at Galeon Playa Apartments in the resort of Costa Teguise last month.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2025
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