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Crewe

KROO

Crewe (name) means a town in Cheshire, England, known as a major railway junction. Example: “They changed trains at Crewe on the way north.”

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A town in Cheshire, England, known as a major railway junction.
"They changed trains at Crewe on the way north."

How to use Crewe

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn English town famous for its railway history.

Easily confused with

Word forms

Crewes plural, crewes plural

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Etymology

Recorded in the Domesday Book as "Creu", from an Old Welsh word meaning "weir" or "crossing".

Origin: Welsh

Rhymes for Crewe

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Crewe” mean?

The word “Crewe” means a town in Cheshire, England, known as a major railway junction. In plain terms, an English town famous for its railway history.

How do you pronounce “Crewe”?

“Crewe” is pronounced KROO (/ˈkɹu/ in IPA).

How do you use “Crewe” in a sentence?

Here is “Crewe” used in a sentence: “They changed trains at Crewe on the way north.”

What part of speech is “Crewe”?

“Crewe” is a name.

Where does the word “Crewe” come from?

The word “Crewe” comes from Welsh. Recorded in the Domesday Book as "Creu", from an Old Welsh word meaning "weir" or "crossing".

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