Wandsworth

[ wondz-werth, -wurth ]

/ ˈwɒndz wərθ, -wɜrθ /

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noun

a borough of Greater London, England.

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How to use Wandsworth in a sentence

Croydon was the scene of his trial, and Wandsworth, as we have seen, was the place of his taking off.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries|Charles G. Harper
This new friend, whom I have gained by coming to Wandsworth, is the chief charm of the place to me.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3)|George Eliot
Mr. Lewes, walking in Wandsworth, saw a good woman cross over the street to speak to a blind man.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3)|George Eliot
I would not dwell on the possibility of your having to leave Wandsworth, which, I know, would cause you many sacrifices.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3)|George Eliot

There, a note from the superintendent of the Wandsworth Police was awaiting him, asking him to go down as soon as possible.
The Slave of Silence|Fred M. White

British Dictionary definitions for Wandsworth

Wandsworth

/ (ˈwɒnzwəθ) /

noun

a borough of S Greater London, on the River Thames. Pop: 274 100 (2003 est). Area: 35 sq km (13 sq miles)

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