Croydon Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkrɔɪdən

KROY-duhn

UK

ˈkrɔɪdən

KROY-duhn

Definition

Croydon is a large town in south London, England, known for its shopping centers, transport links, and diverse community.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers specifically to the urban district in South London. Sometimes used informally to refer to suburban London. Proper noun: always capitalized. Not used as a common noun.

• Spanish: Croydon
• Portuguese (BR): Croydon
• Portuguese (PT): Croydon
• Chinese (Simplified): 克罗伊登
• Chinese (Traditional): 克羅伊登
• Hindi: क्रॉयडन
• Arabic: كرويدون
• Bengali: ক্রয়ডন
• Russian: Кройдон
• Japanese: クロイドン
• Vietnamese: Croydon
• Korean: 크로이던
• Turkish: Croydon
• Urdu: کروئڈن
• Indonesian: Croydon

Example Sentences

Croydon is in south London.

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My cousins live in Croydon.

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Many buses go through Croydon.

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Have you ever been shopping in Croydon?

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The fastest way to get to Croydon from central London is by train.

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People say Croydon has changed a lot in the last decade.

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