Epsom

American  

[ep-suhm] / ˈɛp səm /

noun

1. a town in Surrey, SE England, S of London: site of a famous racetrack EpsomDowns where the annual Derby is held.

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Epsom British  

/ ˈɛpsəm /

noun

1. a town in SE England, in Surrey: famous for its mineral springs and for horse racing. Pop (with Ewell): 64 492 (2001)

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Example Sentences

The sequence of events in Epsom demonstrates the power of social media algorithms.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Others taking part seemed to have arrived from outside Epsom.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The attack is believed to have occurred outside Epsom Methodist Church in Ashley Road, Epsom.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

An internal disciplinary meeting at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust, where she worked, has now cleared her of further action.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

If someone were to give you a nickel for every cry of “Giddy-yap, giddy-yap!” heard on Derby Day at Epsom, you would have a great many nickels indeed.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood