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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The exhibition was facilitated by the Watford Labour MP Matt Turmaine after he saw Fawley's work at the care home.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

Richarlison joined Tottenham from Everton in the summer of 2022, having joined the Toffees from Watford in 2018.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

As a child, Joao Pedro was hooked on Premier League football, so the idea of moving to Watford appealed to him.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

McGuinness and Dunn, both from Watford, Hertfordshire, were remanded in custody.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Ordnance Map 2⁄- 1⁄- 50 Watford and its Surroundings.

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