Paddington

[ pad-ing-tuhn ]

/ ˈpæd ɪŋ tən /

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noun

a former residential borough of Greater London, England, now part of Westminster.

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How to use Paddington in a sentence

But as soon as poor Paddington Bear made it home, there was Richie on his doorstep for a bittersweet farewell.
How ‘Looking’ Suddenly Got Its Act Together|Tim Teeman|March 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The popular club in Paddington fast became a favorite watering hole for war correspondents.
Julian Assange's Secret Patron|Vincent Moss|December 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
We reached Paddington, smoothly and safely—and old Brandon did not once put on the veil.
Johnny Ludlow, Fourth Series|Mrs. Henry Wood
Hyde Park is partly in Paddington, a name which the authorities decode into “town of the children of Paeda”.
Archaic England|Harold Bayley

By the friendly help of Godbehere he ultimately obtained employment in the coal yard at Paddington-wages 2s.
The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant|Alexander Johnstone Wilson
The police telegraphed at once to Paddington, giving the particulars, and desiring his capture.
Heroes of the Telegraph|J. Munro
The repetition fared no better, until a boy at Paddington suggested that Slough should be allowed to finish the word.
Heroes of the Telegraph|J. Munro