Lewisham

[ loo-uh-shuh m ]

/ ˈlu ə ʃəm /

a borough of Greater London, England.

Example sentences from the Web for lewisham

A spokesman for Lewisham council said last year that it would be forced to act if the family returned to Britain.

Britain May Spy on Preschoolers Searching for Potential Jihadis |Nico Hines |January 7, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
In Lewisham there were in one house nine patients under this fever, which proved mortal to one.

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction |Various
I believe she did sell nine, to people in Lewisham and New Cross who knew no better.

New Treasure Seekers |E. (Edith) Nesbit
Hitherto in only one constituency, Lewisham, has this question found a prominent place in an electioneering programme.

The Alien Invasion |William Henry Wilkins

But in the Lewisham Road the most observing boy does not notice the dates when it is proper to hunt foxes.

The Wouldbegoods |E. Nesbit
Of course when you live in Lewisham or Blackheath you learn other things.

The Wouldbegoods |E. Nesbit

Lewisham

/ (ˈluːɪʃəm) /

a borough of S Greater London, on the River Thames. Pop: 248 300 (2003 est). Area: 35 sq km (13 sq miles)