Wimbledon
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What is Wimbledon? Wimbledon is the popular name for the major tennis tournaments known as the Wimbledon Championships or simply The Championships. Wimbledon includes tournaments for both men and women. It’s known as one of the most famous and prestigious tennis events. It is held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, England, near London. Wimbledon is one of the four major tennis tournaments that are considered grand slam competitions, along with the French Open, the U. S. Open, and the Australian Open. It is an open tournament, meaning it is open to both professional players and amateurs who qualify. It is the only major tournament played on grass courts (as opposed to hard courts or clay).
Example Sentences
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On her return to Wimbledon before her injury, Williams said in a personal essay she was motivated by motherhood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The Wimbledon moms offer a spectacular version of a quieter question confronting many caregivers: What does it take to keep, reclaim or expand an athletic life after children?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The driver of a car which crashed into the grounds of a school in Wimbledon killing two eight-year-old girls will stand trial in September next year.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
They have won the Wimbledon doubles six times together and I think they're up there as the best women's doubles team of all-time.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
His exploits were closely followed in the daily newspapers like the Star and Rand Daily Mail, which had extensive coverage of Wimbledon.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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