Newham
[ noo-uhm, nyoo- ]
/ ˈnu əm, ˈnyu- /
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noun
a borough of Greater London, England.
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How to use Newham in a sentence
Use the slider to see how the London Borough of Newham has changed following the construction of the Olympic Park.
Interactive Map: London’s Olympic Transformation|Michael Keller, Sarah Hedgecock|July 14, 2012|DAILY BEASTHe himself had been at Caius, and having a sister at Newham, had once or twice had tea in its precincts.
The Lady of North Star|Ottwell J. BinnsVisit Dr. Newham, and take him through "a course of medicine."
Mr. Newham's on a limestone soil, were the heaviest with No. 3—the same as Mr. Cholmeley's—and were 16 cwt.
Guano|Solon Robinson
British Dictionary definitions for Newham
Newham
/ (ˈnjuːəm) /
noun
a borough of E Greater London, on the River Thames: established in 1965. Pop: 250 600 (2003 est). Area: 36 sq km (14 sq miles)
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