Twickenham

American

[twik-uh-nuhm] / ˈtwɪk ə nəm /

noun

a former borough, now part of Richmond upon Thames, in SE England.

Twickenham British

/ ˈtwɪkənəm /

noun

a former town in SE England, on the River Thames: part of the Greater London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames since 1965; contains the English Rugby Football Union ground

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Vast improvement under Bemand made a repeat of the 88-10 defeat at Twickenham two years ago unlikely, with the visitors fronting up bravely in defence.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

They will also face six-time World Cup winners New Zealand at Twickenham on 26 September.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The Red Roses were crowned world champions for a third time when they beat Canada 33-13 in front of more than 80,000 people at Twickenham five months ago.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Add to the fact that they butchered a clutch of chances in last year's loss at Twickenham and there is plenty to put right for France.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The poet Pope caused to be placed on the outside of Twickenham Church a tablet bearing the following inscription:— To the Memory of Mary Beach Who died Nov. 5th 1725, Aged 78.

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