Epsom

American

[ep-suhm] / ˈɛp səm /

noun

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

Epsom British

/ ˈɛpsəm /

noun

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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Unrest escalated once again this week, with group of protesters descending on Epsom a second time.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Others taking part seemed to have arrived from outside Epsom.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The reported attack had caused concern in Epsom, and riot police were deployed in the town centre on Wednesday evening when protesters gathered to demand police release descriptions of the suspects.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

An Epsom and St Helier Hospitals NHS spokesperson said they were pleased a member of staff who was previously suspended on full pay was being reinstated to clinical duties.

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

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