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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."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Paddingtons
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Etymology
Formed from the Old English personal name Padda, -ing (“belonging to”) and 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.
