Henley-on-Thames

American  

[hen-lee-on-temz] / ˈhɛn li ɒnˈtɛmz /

noun

1. a city in SE Oxfordshire, in S England: annual rowing regatta.

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Henley-on-Thames British  

/ ˈhɛnlɪ- /

noun

1. Often shortened to: Henley.  a town in S England, in SE Oxfordshire on the River Thames: a riverside resort with an annual regatta. Pop: 10 513 (2001)

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Example Sentences

The Washington men’s rowing team won its race in The Temple Challenge Cup on the opening day of the Henley Royal Regatta in Henley-on-Thames, England.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2023

Janet Waterston, 61, who was visiting London from her home in Henley-on-Thames, said she expected a “jubilant atmosphere,” not least because the government has given the country a day off on Monday after the ceremony.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2023

John Howell, 67, has served as MP for Henley-on-Thames for 15 years, winning five elections.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2023

A woman has suffered serious head injuries after she was hit by falling roof debris in Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, an ambulance service has said.

From The Guardian • Feb. 18, 2022

He was made field marshal in 1793, and died at Henley-on-Thames on the 9th of July 1795.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" by Various