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Croydon

[ kroid-n ]

noun

  1. a borough of Greater London, England.


Croydon

/ ˈkrɔɪdən /

noun

  1. a borough in S Greater London (since 1965): formerly important for its airport (1915–59). Pop: 336 700 (2003 est). Area: 87 sq km (33 sq miles)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Tired of guys her own age, Helen Croydon joined a dating site ‘where the classy, attractive and affluent meet.’

Think Cary Grant from Croydon (and for all I know Cary Grant was from Croydon).

Croydon was the scene of his trial, and Wandsworth, as we have seen, was the place of his taking off.

Well, 'Utchinson done very well; it's a strong Tory seat, is Croydon.

Like his predecessor he was buried in the parish church at Croydon.

Whitgift was buried at Croydon where he founded a school and hospital.

Mrs. Croydon accomplished a small whirlwind of ribbon ends, and waved her plump hand in remonstrance.

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