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Wimbledon
WIHM-buhl-duhn
Wimbledon (name) means a suburban district of Merton in south-west London, England. Example: “She grew up in Wimbledon, not far from the tennis grounds.”
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A suburban district of Merton in south-west London, England.
"She grew up in Wimbledon, not far from the tennis grounds."
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Short for the Wimbledon Championships, the famous grass-court tennis tournament held there each summer.
"He has dreamed of winning Wimbledon since he was a boy."
"Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world."
How to use Wimbledon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually means the tennis tournament, or the London suburb it's named after.
Common pairings
play Wimbledon
win Wimbledon
Wimbledon final
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Etymology
From an Old English personal name plus dūn, "hill" — so roughly "somebody's hill".
Rhymes for Wimbledon
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What does “Wimbledon” mean?
The word “Wimbledon” means a suburban district of Merton in south-west London, England. In plain terms, usually means the tennis tournament, or the London suburb it's named after.
How do you pronounce “Wimbledon”?
“Wimbledon” is pronounced WIHM-buhl-duhn (/ˈwɪmbəldən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wimbledon” in a sentence?
Here is “Wimbledon” used in a sentence: “She grew up in Wimbledon, not far from the tennis grounds.”
What part of speech is “Wimbledon”?
“Wimbledon” is a name.
Where does the word “Wimbledon” come from?
The word “Wimbledon” comes from Old English. From an Old English personal name plus dūn, "hill" — so roughly "somebody's hill".
Is “Wimbledon” a common word?
“Wimbledon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Wimbledon” have?
“Wimbledon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a suburban district of Merton in south-west London, England.
Is Wimbledon a place or a tennis tournament?
Wimbledon refers both to a suburban district of Merton in south-west London and, more commonly in sporting contexts, to the Wimbledon Championships, the famous grass-court tennis tournament held there each summer.
What makes Wimbledon different from other tennis tournaments?
Wimbledon is distinguished by being played on grass courts, unlike many other major tournaments played on hard or clay courts, and it takes place each summer in the London district of the same name.
Where is Wimbledon located?
Wimbledon is a suburban district of Merton in south-west London, England, and it lends its name to the tennis championships held there.
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