Meaning of the word Wimbledon in English
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Wimbledon
US /ˈwɪm.bəl.dən/
UK /ˈwɪm.bəl.dən/
Noun
1.
a district of southwest London, England, famous for its annual tennis championships
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The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is located in Wimbledon.
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Many tourists visit Wimbledon during the tennis tournament.
2.
the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, held annually in Wimbledon, London
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Winning Wimbledon is a dream for every tennis player.
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The grass courts of Wimbledon are iconic.