name
Croydon
KROY-duhn
name
1
A large town and borough in south London, England.
"They caught the tram into Croydon for the afternoon."
noun
1
Historically, a light, wickerwork carriage similar to a gig.
"The old photograph showed a croydon parked outside the inn."
How to Use Croydon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly known today as a district of London.
Word Forms
Croydons plural, croydons plural
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Etymology
From Old English Crogedene, literally "saffron valley," combining croh ("saffron") and denu ("valley").