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Paddington

PA-dihng-tuhn

Paddington (name) means a district in London, England, known for its railway station and the fictional bear named after it. Example: “They caught a train from Paddington station.”

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A district in London, England, known for its railway station and the fictional bear named after it.

"They caught a train from Paddington station."

Word forms

Paddingtons plural

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Etymology

From the Old English personal name Padda + -ing (“belonging to”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).

Rhymes for Paddington

Lexington Arlington Remington Eddington Ellington Wellington Washington Darlington Huntington Kensington Harrington Carrington

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Paddington” mean?

The word “Paddington” means a district in London, England, known for its railway station and the fictional bear named after it.

How do you pronounce “Paddington”?

“Paddington” is pronounced PA-dihng-tuhn (/ˈpædɪŋtən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Paddington” in a sentence?

Here is “Paddington” used in a sentence: “They caught a train from Paddington station.”

What part of speech is “Paddington”?

“Paddington” is a name.