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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Eleven Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated by the police watchdog for their handling of the initial inquiry into a crash in Wimbledon that killed two schoolgirls three years ago, the BBC has been told.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Wildcard Berrettini, the 2021 Wimbledon finalist making his way back up the rankings after a lengthy injury lay-off, said it was "one of the best performances of my life".
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
The partnership formed only after Wimbledon, arranged through Tien’s agent, despite the two having lived in the same Southern California tennis orbit for years without ever meeting.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
"The atmosphere, the air that you breathe here, is different -- there is something magic about it," he added, comparing the annual competition to the quintessentially British tennis championships at Wimbledon.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
I can’t get all the dust out of my hair, so I opt for a ponytail and a green Wimbledon baseball cap.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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