Lancaster
ˈlænkəstər
Definition

Definition of Lancaster - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
namescommon last name in English-speaking countries
  • Mr. Lancaster is my math teacher.
family name last name surname
2.
british townUKcity in northwestern EnglandUK
  • Lancaster is known for its historic castle.
city metropolis municipality
3.
american townUScity in Pennsylvania, USAUS
  • Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is famous for its Amish community.
city municipality
4.
bomberDatedTMUKtype of World War II aircraftDatedTMUK
  • The Lancaster bomber flew over the museum.
aircraft bomber plane
5.
california cityRareUScity in California, USARareUS
  • Lancaster in California is part of Los Angeles County.
city metropolis
6.
royaltyDatedUKroyal house that reigned in EnglandDatedUK
  • The House of Lancaster was symbolized by a red rose.
dynasty lineage monarchy
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  • Lancaster: type of World War II aircraft
    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
Lanc.abbr.
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

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.

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  1. French:Lancaster, Lancastre, ...
  2. German:Lancaster, Haus Lancaster, ...
  3. Italian:Lancaster, bombardiere Lancaster, ...
  4. Spanish:Lancaster, bombardero Lancaster, ...
  5. Portuguese:Lancaster, Casa de Lancaster, ...
  6. Chinese:兰开斯特, 兰开斯特轰炸机, ...
  7. Japanese:ランカスター, ランカスター家, ...
  8. Arabic:لانكاستَر, مدينة لانكاستَر, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַנְקַסְטֶר, בֵּית לַנְקַסְטֶר, ...
  10. Russian:Ланкастер, бомбардировщик Ланкастер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Ланкастер, бомбардувальник Ланкастер, ...
  12. Hindi:लैंकेस्टर, लैंकेस्टर बॉम्बर, ...

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