Wimbledon (en. Wimbledon)

/ˈwɪmbəldən/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A famous tennis tournament, one of the four Grand Slam events.
The Wimbledon tournament attracts the best tennis players in the world.
El torneo de Wimbledon atrae a los mejores jugadores de tenis del mundo.
Location where the tournament is held.
The Wimbledon stadium is full of history and tradition.
El estadio de Wimbledon está lleno de historia y tradición.

Etymology

The name comes from the locality of Wimbledon in London.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Wimbledon Championship
The tennis tournament held annually in London.
Campeonato de Wimbledon
To win at Wimbledon
Reference to competing and winning in this prestigious tournament.
A vencer en Wimbledon
Wimbledon Culture
Lifestyle and traditions associated with the tournament.
Cultura de Wimbledon

Related Words

tennis
Racket sport played on a court.
tenis
Grand Slam
The set of the four most important tennis tournaments.
Grand Slam
grass court
Type of surface on which the Wimbledon tournament is played.
pista de hierba

Slang Meanings

To win the Wimbledon tournament.
If you manage to win Wimbledon, your career will reach another level.
Si logras ganar el Wimbledon, tu carrera tomará otro nivel.
To lose decisively at Wimbledon.
The player was eliminated in the first round, a true Wimbledon for him.
El jugador fue eliminado en la primera ronda, un verdadero Wimbledon para él.