Normandy

American

[nawr-muhn-dee] / ˈnɔr mən di /

noun

a region in N France along the English Channel: invaded and settled by Scandinavians in the 10th century, becoming a duchy in a.d. 911; later a province, the capital of which was Rouen; Allied invasion in World War II began here June 6, 1944.

Normandy British

/ ˈnɔːməndɪ /

noun

French name: Normandie. a former province of N France, on the English Channel: settled by Vikings under Rollo in the 10th century; scene of the Allied landings in 1944. Chief town: Rouen

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The incident, which happened between the Isle of Wight and Normandy, involved a Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

In recent years, Hockney headed from Southern California to northern France, settling into a house and studio on several acres in Normandy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Ever since, the people of France and Normandy have shown their gratitude for America’s sacrifice.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, were the largest amphibious operation in history.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

We got fragments of information from time to time and pieced together that the Allies had landed at Normandy and were mounting an assault in the west.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

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