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Kenilworth

American  
[ken-l-wurth] / ˈkɛn lˌwɜrθ /

noun

  1. a town in central Warwickshire, in central England, SE of Birmingham.

  2. (italics) a novel (1821) by Sir Walter Scott.


Kenilworth British  
/ ˈkɛnɪlˌwɜːθ /

noun

  1. a town in central England, in Warwickshire: ruined 12th-century castle, subject of Sir Walter Scott's novel Kenilworth. Pop: 22 218 (2001)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The 33-year-old will succeed Matt Bloomfield, who was sacked earlier this month having spent less than a year in charge at Kenilworth Road.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

Kenilworth Road once more provided an outstanding atmosphere, with the home fans showing their appreciation for their players' efforts with prolonged applause after the final whistle.

From BBC • May 3, 2024

Sean Dyche says he is "amazed" his side were not awarded a second penalty for Teden Mengi's challenge on Dwight McNeil during Everton's 1-1 draw against Luton at Kenilworth Road.

From BBC • May 3, 2024

As the announcement trilled out over Kenilworth Road, the jumble of rusted metal and peeling paint that Luton Town F.C. calls home, the tone started to shift.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Amy, flying up—“Oh, that must be Kenilworth, that gray place among the trees!”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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