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Uncommon
Heathrow
HEETH-roh
Heathrow (name) means a major international airport west of London. Example: “Our flight lands at Heathrow at 6am.”
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A major international airport west of London.
"Our flight lands at Heathrow at 6am."
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Etymology
Named after the small hamlet of Heath Row that once stood where the airport was built — literally "row of houses by the heath."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Heathrow” mean?
The word “Heathrow” means a major international airport west of London.
How do you pronounce “Heathrow”?
“Heathrow” is pronounced HEETH-roh (/ˈhiːθɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Heathrow” in a sentence?
Here is “Heathrow” used in a sentence: “Our flight lands at Heathrow at 6am.”
What part of speech is “Heathrow”?
“Heathrow” is a name.
Is “Heathrow” a common word?
“Heathrow” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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