Torfaen
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Torfaen
From Welsh Torfaen “Breaker of Stones,” the former name of the Afon Lwyd (Gray River), from tor “a break” + faen (mutated form of maen “stone”; cf. dolmen ( def. ), menhir ( def. )); compare Welsh tormaen “saxifrage,” literally, “stone break”
Example Sentences
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Those councils said alternatives were available upon request - at an extra cost to the council - but only Torfaen council said it explicitly provided alternatives in all of its primary schools.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Demi Edmunds, from Caldicot, Monmouthshire, died at the scene after emergency services were called to the A4042 in Cwmbran, Torfaen, on 12 February.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
Newport, Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent councils are supporting the initiative by inspecting tanning salons and carrying out test purchases to ensure sunbed operators comply with regulations, including age limits, equipment safety and health standards.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
Her parents, from Pontypool, Torfaen, and the National Union of Students UK are now calling for a vaccine, or booster, to be made available to young adults on the NHS.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025
Torfaen county councillor David Daniels said Mr Silcox was a "lovely guy".
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025
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