Meaning & use

Wimbledon

proper noun·Academic

A prestigious annual tennis championship held in London, England, and the oldest tennis tournament in the world.

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She dreamed of winning Wimbledon one day after watching the finals every summer.

Wimbledon is famous for its grass courts and strict all-white dress code for players.

A note on using this word

Wimbelton is a common misspelling; the correct spelling is Wimbledon, named after the London district where it is played.

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