Rhondda
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Rhondda
After the river of the same name, of uncertain origin; possibly connected to older Welsh rhawdd (unrecorded) “to relate, say” (compare modern Welsh adrodd ), with the implied sense of “babbling” or “noisy”
Example Sentences
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Pauline, from Aberdare, in Rhondda Cynon Taf, said it was "horrible to see" and had put her off eating fish.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
"The only adjective I have to describe grief is weird - it's really complex," said Chloe, from Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
There was a flurry of excitement as Independent candidate Captain Beany arrived at Afan Ogwr Rhondda count for the Senedd on Friday afternoon.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
"I just couldn't believe it, she'd been so excited and I just couldn't do it to her," said Sienna's mum, Emma Louise Lloyd, 37, from Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Byes, byes," he said, "if there had been twinty yards more the Rhondda would have won.
From Great Sea Stories by French, Joseph Lewis
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