Woking

American

[woh-king] / ˈwoʊ kɪŋ /

noun

a district in Surrey, in SE England: a London suburb.

Woking British

/ ˈwəʊkɪŋ /

noun

a town in SE England, in central Surrey: mainly residential. Pop: 101 127 (2001)

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In the disastrous interview, he also famously claimed he was not at Maxwell's home but at a Pizza Express in Woking.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

The collection goes under the hammer at Ewbank's Auctions in Woking on 26 February with an upper guide price of £10,500.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Simeon, Woking: Another week, another poor VAR decision - Get rid!

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

It also has offices in London, Woking and Great Yarmouth.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

Perhaps he still made something out of his tenants; at all events, a further token of gratitude, he was to wind a call in Woking Forest on Coronation Day.

From Highways and Byways in Surrey by Thomson, Hugh

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