london
word
/ˈɫəndən/
LUHN-duhn
/ˈlʌndən/
LUHN-duhn
Definition
London is the capital city of the United Kingdom, located in England. It is a very large, important city known for its history, government, culture, and famous places.
Usage & Nuances
A proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'London'. Often used with prepositions like 'in London', 'to London', and 'from London'. Do not use 'the' before it in normal use.
Spanish: LondresPortuguese (BR): LondresPortuguese (PT): LondresChinese (Simplified): 伦敦Chinese (Traditional): 倫敦Hindi: लंदनArabic: لندنBengali: লন্ডনRussian: ЛондонJapanese: ロンドンVietnamese: Luân ĐônKorean: 런던Turkish: LondraUrdu: لندنIndonesian: London
Example Sentences
My sister lives in London.
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We are going to London next week.
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London is a big city.
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I was in London last month for a work trip.
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If you're ever in London, let me know and we'll get coffee.
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Moving to London sounds exciting, but it's probably expensive.
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