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Wembley
WEHMB-lee
Wembley (name) means a district in London, England, famous for Wembley Stadium. Example: “The cup final was played at Wembley.”
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A district in London, England, famous for Wembley Stadium.
"The cup final was played at Wembley."
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Etymology
Derived from an unattested Old English proper name *Wemba and lēah (“clearing in a forest; meadow, leigh”).
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What does “Wembley” mean?
The word “Wembley” means a district in London, England, famous for Wembley Stadium.
How do you pronounce “Wembley”?
“Wembley” is pronounced WEHMB-lee (/ˈwɛmbli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wembley” in a sentence?
Here is “Wembley” used in a sentence: “The cup final was played at Wembley.”
What part of speech is “Wembley”?
“Wembley” is a name.
Is “Wembley” a common word?
“Wembley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Wembley a place or a stadium?
Wembley is primarily a district in London, England, and Wembley Stadium is the famous venue located within it. In casual speech, people often use "Wembley" to refer to the stadium itself rather than the surrounding area.
What is Wembley best known for?
Wembley is best known for Wembley Stadium, a major venue in the district used for football finals, concerts, and other large events. The stadium's fame has made the name Wembley widely recognised beyond London itself.
Is Wembley part of central London?
No, Wembley is a district located in a part of London away from the city centre, and it is known chiefly for housing Wembley Stadium.
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