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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In the years since our hero left for the land of Big Ben, his surrogate-momma bear has settled down in the Home for Retired Bears, located deep in the jungles of Peru and run by a holy order of nuns.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
The destinations available are often considered bucket-listers for travelers and are perfect for creating lasting memories, like viewing the Northern Lights in Iceland, taking a stroll in Paris, or seeing Big Ben in London.
—Brandon Withrow, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
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Big Ben British Pub
Oggy Oggy Oggy!
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
The city boasts a handful of very photogenic attractions, especially come fall time, including the London Eye, Big Ben, and the Tower of London.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
The destinations available are often considered bucket-listers for travelers and are perfect for creating lasting memories, like viewing the Northern Lights in Iceland, taking a stroll in Paris, or seeing Big Ben in London.
—Brandon Withrow, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
Go deeper: New sports bar Streetcar Bar + Bites opens on Thrift Road
Big Ben British Pub
Oggy Oggy Oggy!
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
The city boasts a handful of very photogenic attractions, especially come fall time, including the London Eye, Big Ben, and the Tower of London.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Big Ben.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Big%20Ben. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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