Scotland Yard

noun

Scot·​land Yard ˌskät-lən(d)-ˈyärd 

: the detective department of the London metropolitan police

Examples of Scotland Yard in a Sentence

The case is being investigated by Scotland Yard.

Recent Examples on the Web

Keefe, an executive producer on the series, was in London, sitting in a director’s chair between setups in a mockup of Scotland Yard, when a guest of the episode’s director started chatting with him. —Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026

The result puts Tony on the radar of Scotland Yard’s Inspector Hubbard (Nick Mandracchia), and immediately thrusts Tony into a defensive posture. —David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026

After arriving, the group discovers that a superintendent from Scotland Yard named Battle (Martin Freeman) is also attending the event. —Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026

Determined to look beyond appearances, Bundle begins investigating on her own, drawing the attention of Superintendent Battle (Martin Freeman) from Scotland Yard. —Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 15 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Scotland Yard, street in London, formerly the headquarters of the metropolitan police

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Scotland Yard

• bodyguard
• boulevard
• disregard
• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard

Kids Definition

Scotland Yard

noun

Scot·​land Yard ˌskät-lən(d)-ˈyärd 

: the detective division of the London area police