English Explanatory Dictionary

Heathrow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An international airport in the borough of Hillingdon, Greater London.

Pronunciation

/ˈhiːθɹoʊ/ /ˌhiːθˈɹoʊ/

Word forms

Heathrow

Etymology

Named after the hamlet of Heath Row, which was obliterated for construction of the airport. From Middle English heth (“heath”) + rew (“row”).

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