Watford

American

[wot-ferd] / ˈwɒt fərd /

noun

a city in Hertfordshire, SE England, N of London.

Watford British

/ ˈwɒtfəd /

noun

a town in SE England, in SW Hertfordshire: light industries, services. Pop: 120 960 (2001)

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Six mayoral contests will also run on 7 May - in Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Watford.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Put Joshua and Fury almost anywhere - their strongholds of Watford or Morecambe, or Wembley Stadium - and it would still outdraw most fights on the planet.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

My company GoodTalk Films, myself and my partner and husband George Valencia are working with the Watford F.C.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

There are also six council mayors up for election, five in London and one in Watford.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Watford, named from the Roman road "Watling Street," which ran from Dover through London northwards, is near St. Albans, renowned in English history.

From Little Folks A Magazine for the Young (Date of issue unknown) by Various

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