1
: a large bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London
2
: the tower that houses Big Ben
also
: the clock in the tower
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Popular attractions in London: The British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square
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Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2025
The capital of the U.K., with popular attractions such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and many museums, attracted 18.8 million visitors last year, beating other popular destinations such as Dubai, Paris, and New York.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Each uses sweets to depict notable landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, the Taj Mahal and the Sydney Opera House.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Stop by: 1518 Montford Dr. Big Ben Pub This British pub serves gameday staples including pints and burgers.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
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Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2025
The capital of the U.K., with popular attractions such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and many museums, attracted 18.8 million visitors last year, beating other popular destinations such as Dubai, Paris, and New York.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Each uses sweets to depict notable landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, the Taj Mahal and the Sydney Opera House.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Stop by: 1518 Montford Dr. Big Ben Pub This British pub serves gameday staples including pints and burgers.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Big Ben.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Big%20Ben. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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