Kew

American

[kyoo] / kju /

noun

a part of Richmond, in Greater London, England: famous botanical gardens KewGardens.

Kew British

/ kjuː /

noun

part of the Greater London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, on the River Thames: famous for Kew Gardens (the Royal Botanic Gardens), established in 1759 and given to the nation in 1841

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Etymology

Origin of Kew

First recorded in 1310–50; Middle English Cayho; from Old French (Picardy) kay, kai “sand bank, landing place, wharf, quay” and Old English hōh “spur of land shaped like a heel” (formed there by a bend in the Thames)

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Kew

The hottest day recorded during Wimbledon fortnight was on 1 July 2015 when temperatures peaked at 35.7C in nearby Kew Gardens.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

The record-breaking temperatures came on Tuesday with 35.1C at London's Kew Gardens and 32.9C at Cardiff's Bute Park.

From BBC ● May 31, 2026

The man working at the cart in Kew doesn't agree.

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

The United Kingdom's Met Office weather agency said Monday saw record highs of 34.8C at Kew Gardens, southwest London -- a full two degrees above the previous high.

From Barron's ● May 26, 2026

We turned the corner at Kew Gardens Drive just as the sun was setting.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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