A-Z

A-Z

A-Z /ˈa-z/ /eɪ tə zed/
Noun London

A popular street atlas and map guide for London, indispensable to both locals and visitors. First published in 1936, it provides detailed maps of every street. Londoners pronounce it “A to Zed.”

Example Sentences

"Every black cab driver has an A-Z in their head."
"Before GPS, everyone carried an A-Z."
"Let me check the A-Z to find that street."

Etymology & History

British London street atlas. British navigation tool. Geographers' A-Z Map British brand. 'Check the A-Z' British find address. Pre-GPS British essential. Genericized trademark British. Reflects British navigation brand adoption.

Word Details

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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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