Definition

Proper noun: * A major public square in central London: Trafalgar Square is a large public space and tourist attraction in the City of Westminster, London. It is historically significant and serves as a site for political demonstrations, public celebrations, and community gatherings. The square is named in commemoration of the Battle of Trafalgar.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Thousands of people gathered in Trafalgar Square to celebrate the New Year.
  • The National Gallery is located on the north side of Trafalgar Square.
  • A protest march ended with a rally in Trafalgar Square.

Advanced Usage

• "to be the pigeon of Trafalgar Square": This is a humorous, informal reference to the famous (and now managed) population of pigeons that historically inhabited the square.
  • The tourists were surrounded by what seemed like every pigeon of Trafalgar Square.

Variants and Related Words

• Nelson's Column (noun): The monument at the center of Trafalgar Square, dedicated to Admiral Horatio Nelson.
  • The statue of Admiral Nelson stands atop Nelson's Column.
• Landseer's Lions (noun phrase): The four large bronze lion statues at the base of Nelson's Column, designed by Sir Edwin Landseer.
  • Children often climb on Landseer's Lions to have their photograph taken.

Synonyms

• Public square: A general term for an open public area in a city.
• Plaza: An open urban public space, often used as a comparable term.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• The heart of London: A metaphorical phrase sometimes used to describe Trafalgar Square's central location and symbolic importance.
  • The demonstration took place in the heart of London, at Trafalgar Square.

Noun

1. a square in central London where there is a memorial to Admiral Nelson