Lyon

[lahy-uhn, lyawn]

noun

1. Mary, 1797–1849, U.S. pioneer in advocating and providing advanced education for women: founder of Mount Holyoke College.

2. Lyons.

Lyon

/ ljɔ̃ /

noun

1. English name: Lyons. Ancient name: Lugdunum. a city in SE central France, capital of Rhône department, at the confluence of the Rivers Rhône and Saône: the third largest city in France; a major industrial centre and river port. Pop: 445 452 (1999)

Lyon

1. Also Lyons; a city in east-central France on the Rhone River.

It was the capital of the Free French Resistance movement in World War II.

Lyon is the principal producer of silk and rayon in Europe.

Example Sentences

He impressed at Lyon and won silverware in Spain before becoming a favourite in Brazil.

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The reaction to Arsenal's defeat by Lyon told a tale which is becoming all too familiar.

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McNutt said Lyon would inspect the facility if the governor ordered him to, but otherwise, he “has no intention of inspecting the facility whatsoever.”

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He moved Dembele from a wide right to centre-forward role against Lyon on 15 December, by which stage he had only scored five goals.

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Holders Arsenal will host record eight-time winners Lyon in the league phase of the revamped Women's Champions League.

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