name Uncommon

Croydon

KROY-duhn

Croydon (name) means a large town and borough in south London, England. Example: “They caught the tram into Croydon for the afternoon.”

name

A large town and borough in south London, England.

"They caught the tram into Croydon for the afternoon."

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishMainly known today as a district of London.

Croydons plural, croydons plural

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From Old English Crogedene, literally "saffron valley," combining croh ("saffron") and denu ("valley").

Origin: Old English

What does “Croydon” mean?

The word “Croydon” means a large town and borough in south London, England. In plain terms, mainly known today as a district of London.

How do you pronounce “Croydon”?

“Croydon” is pronounced KROY-duhn (/ˈkɹɔɪdən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Croydon” in a sentence?

Here is “Croydon” used in a sentence: “They caught the tram into Croydon for the afternoon.”

What part of speech is “Croydon”?

Depending on how it is used, “Croydon” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Croydon” come from?

The word “Croydon” comes from Old English. From Old English Crogedene, literally "saffron valley," combining croh ("saffron") and denu ("valley").

Is “Croydon” a common word?

“Croydon” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Croydon” have?

“Croydon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large town and borough in south London, England.