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Definition of uxbridge

uxbridge

/ˈʌks.brɪdʒ/
ux · bridge

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uxbridge Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A large suburban town in West London, England, serving as the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Hillingdon and historically known as an important regional market town.

Example

"She took the Metropolitan line all the way to the terminus at Uxbridge."


2

American A historic town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States, recognized for its early and prominent role in the American industrial revolution and textile manufacturing.

Example

"The Blackstone River flows through Uxbridge, providing the water power that historically fueled its massive textile mills."


3

Canadian A township in south-central Ontario, Canada, situated in the Regional Municipality of Durham and officially designated as the Trail Capital of Canada due to its extensive trail network.

Example

"We spent the weekend exploring the dense, forested hiking routes surrounding Uxbridge."

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'Wixan brycg', meaning 'bridge of the Wixan', referring to a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon tribe that settled in the area.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uxbridge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uxbridge
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