Orpington
Americannoun
noun
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a heavy breed of domestic fowl of various single colours, laying brown eggs
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a breed of brown duck with an orange bill
noun
Etymology
Origin of Orpington
First recorded in 1890–95; after Orpington, town in Kent, England
Example Sentences
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Amanda Dennis represents the family of Simone White, a 28-year-old lawyer from Orpington who was one of six backpackers who died from methanol poisoning in Laos, and was among those urging greater awareness.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025
It described Ms White, from Orpington, south-east London, as "someone who epitomised our firm values".
From BBC • Nov. 22, 2024
McArthur Okorocha was arriving home from a night shift on Saturday morning to his home in St Paul's Cray, Orpington, when he heard "a lot of screaming" from a house across the road.
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024
Caroline and Wayne, of Orpington, fly frequently with their children Ellis, 14, and Esme, 11, who both have type 1 diabetes.
From BBC • Aug. 14, 2024
Sorry to bother you, but I really need to know about Great-Uncle Jim’s Buff Orpington hen.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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