Woking

American

[woh-king] / ˈwoʊ kɪŋ /

noun

a district in Surrey, in SE England: a London suburb.

Woking British

/ ˈwəʊkɪŋ /

noun

a town in SE England, in central Surrey: mainly residential. Pop: 101 127 (2001)

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Johnson has good form despite his concerns - he and partner Hattie Cronin, from Woking, are two-time UK champions, returning to see if lightning strikes thrice.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

In recent times, Surrey County Council has consulted on similar schemes in Dorking, Woking and Walton-on-Thames.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

In the disastrous interview, he also famously claimed he was not at Maxwell's home but at a Pizza Express in Woking.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

The long driveway to HMP Send - about six miles from Woking - leads to an intimidating entrance.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

In reply to this letter he wrote a very long one to Miss Pridmore, at Greylands, near Woking.

From The Sailor by Snaith, J. C.

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