Westwood

American  

[west-wood] / ˈwɛstˌwʊd /

noun

1. a city in E Massachusetts.

2. a town in NE New Jersey.

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Westwood British  

/ ˈwɛstˌwʊd /

noun

1. Dame Vivienne ( Isabel ). born 1941, British fashion designer: noted for her punk designs of the late 1970s

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Example Sentences

The most important college football story in these parts is about the downtrodden program from Westwood and whether it will leave its dump of a stadium in Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times

Rivalry lexicon such as “It’s always 8:47 in Westwood” — a reference to the Bruins’ 13-9 upset of No. 2 USC in 2006 — and “Eight more years!” — a chant that broke out at the Rose Bowl in 1998 at the end of the Bruins’ eighth consecutive victory over the Trojans — might need some explaining to a roster that includes 57 newcomers, 52 transfers and 42 players from out of state.

From Los Angeles Times

As Bill Plaschke waxes nostalgic, the rest of us slog down the 10 Freeway from Westwood, through downtown, up into the far northeast corner of L.A., to the antiquated monument that is the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times

Something is definitely amiss in Westwood.

From Los Angeles Times

“Nvidia blew out revenues and earnings, showing they can execute even with sky-high expectations,” says Brian Casey, CEO of asset manager Westwood Holdings Group in Dallas.

From Barron's