Definition
Definition of Lancaster - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
namescommon last name in English-speaking countries
- Mr. Lancaster is my math teacher.
2.
british townUK city in northwestern EnglandUK
- Lancaster is known for its historic castle.
3.
american townUS city in Pennsylvania, USAUS
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is famous for its Amish community.
4.
bomberDated TM UK type of World War II aircraftDated TM UK
- The Lancaster bomber flew over the museum.
5.
california cityRare US city in California, USARare US
- Lancaster in California is part of Los Angeles County.
6.
royaltyDated UK royal house that reigned in EnglandDated UK
- The House of Lancaster was symbolized by a red rose.
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type of World War II aircraft
Expressions with Lancaster
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senior official in the UK government
The chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster attended the meeting.
Origin of Lancaster
Old English, Loncastre (Roman fort on the Lune)
Terms with Lancaster included in their meaning
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emblem
the emblem of the House of Lancaster
place
hamlet in Lancaster district, Lancashire, England
military
lowest rank in Duke of Lancaster's Regiment
abr: Lancaster
city in northwest England known for its castle
related to Lancaster
from or connected to Lancaster
history
pertaining to the house of Lancaster
person
someone from Lancashire or Lancaster
history
adherent of the house of Lancaster
Pennsylvania
borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
administrative duties
responsible for managing the estates of the Duchy of Lancaster
Examples of Lancaster in a sentence
The Lancasters have lived here for generations. Lancaster hosts an annual music festival. The university in Lancaster attracts many students. Lancaster hosts an annual arts festival. The historic buildings in Lancaster attract many tourists. A Lancaster was displayed at the airshow.
The Lancaster's design was revolutionary. Lancaster hosts an annual pop culture convention. The climate in Lancaster is typically arid and sunny. Lancaster's legacy is still studied by historians. The Lancaster lineage played a crucial role in history.
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- French:Lancaster, Lancastre, ...
- German:Lancaster, Haus Lancaster, ...
- Italian:Lancaster, bombardiere Lancaster, ...
- Spanish:Lancaster, bombardero Lancaster, ...
- Portuguese:Lancaster, Casa de Lancaster, ...
- Chinese:兰开斯特, 兰开斯特轰炸机, ...
- Japanese:ランカスター, ランカスター家, ...
- Arabic:لانكاستَر, مدينة لانكاستَر, ...
- Hebrew:לַנְקַסְטֶר, בֵּית לַנְקַסְטֶר, ...
- Russian:Ланкастер, бомбардировщик Ланкастер, ...
- Ukrainian:Ланкастер, бомбардувальник Ланкастер, ...
- Hindi:लैंकेस्टर, लैंकेस्टर बॉम्बर, ...
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