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East End

American  

noun

  1. a section of E London, England.


East End British  

noun

  1. a densely populated part of E London containing former industrial and dock areas, now extensively redeveloped for offices

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The statement said Martin - born in the East End of London himself, in Bow - had died on Saturday.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

Wherever Mr. Fox travels, and especially in Hackney, in London’s East End, he has noted the rapid proliferation of craft breweries, quilters, potters, basket-makers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

East End Road met up with Divide Road, as the trail map showed.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

The influx was such that a huge part of London's East End became known as "weaver town" as it transformed into a centre for the trade, led by migrants from across the English Channel.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2025

West End — East End — they had poured from their houses onto the cool, damp sidewalks, and if they gave the worms any notice, it was only when they squashed one underfoot.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli