Word info

Highbury

Proper noun

Meaning

An area in the borough of Islington, London.

(historical, soccer) the former home stadium of Arsenal Football Club

(soccer, historical, by extension) Arsenal Football Club itself

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

We wanted tonight to be a shift of power, and to take the trophy back to Highbury. Arsène Wenger

Allusions to real places and vehicles Highbury is a fictional place, but it is placed by the author as being 16 miles from London, in Surrey. Source: Internet

Alongside their existing relationship with Highbury College for the finance and engineering departments, Hovertravel has developed a new relationship with South Downs College to create apprenticeship programme for Hovertravel Handling Agents. Source: Internet

Her family believe in the ups and downs of her health, but those in Highbury do not, until she dies so suddenly. Source: Internet

Mr Weston is a widower and a business man living in Highbury who marries Miss Taylor in his early 40s, after he bought the home called Randalls. Source: Internet

Coutain appeared at Highbury Corner magistrates court last month charged with possessing a knife in public. Source: Internet

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