london

[US]/ˈlʌndən/
[UK]/ˈlʌndən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the capital and largest city of England, United Kingdom.

Phrases & Collocations

city of london

london bridge

london club

east london

london stock exchange

tower of london

live in london

imperial college london

the london eye

london airport

london metal exchange

london business school

greater london

new london

the london underground

Example Sentences

London is the capital city of England.

I visited London last summer.

The London Eye is a famous landmark in the city.

London Bridge is an iconic symbol of the city.

Many tourists flock to London every year.

London is known for its rich history and cultural heritage.

The Queen of England resides in Buckingham Palace in London.

London is a bustling metropolis with a diverse population.

The London Underground is an extensive subway system.

London is a major financial center in the world.

Real-world Examples

I'm Greater London, a region you can see.

Source: Children's Encyclopedia Song

You're so London, your own style, your own style.

Source: Popular Western Gold Songs

The property industry reports people aren't just avoiding central London.

Source: CNN 10 Summer Special

Thank goodness we have the researchers at King's College London.

Source: Scientific Insights Bilingual Edition

London Bridge is falling down, my fair lady.

Source: New Standard English for Primary School, Grade 4, Volume 2 by Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press.

And here in London, land is expensive and construction is difficult.

Source: Listening Digest

Doctor George du Toit is with King's College London in Britain.

Source: VOA Special English Health

What is true of London is even truer of the provinces.

Source: Past years' graduate entrance exam English reading true questions.

And we decided we would go to London.

Source: The Life Philosophy of Stars (Bilingual Selection)

Also finally got to meet Dua Lipa, bit starstruck, absolutely love her, another Londoner.

Source: Celebrity Speech Compilation

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