Conwy
Americannoun
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a county in northern Wales. 435 sq. mi. (1,126 sq. km).
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a town in the county of Conwy, in northern Wales.
noun
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Former name: Conway. a market town and resort in N Wales, in Conwy county borough on the estuary of the River Conwy: medieval town walls, 13th-century castle. Pop: 3847 (2001)
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a county borough in N Wales, created in 1996 from parts of Gwynedd and Clwyd. Pop: 110 900 (2003 est). Area: 1130 sq km (436 sq miles)
Etymology
Origin of Conwy
Originally Cynwy, from older Welsh cyn “first, chief” (compare modern Welsh cyn- “first, former, ex-”) + -wy “liquid, water,” a common suffix used in river names; cf. Rhondda Cynon Taf ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Wales has two children's hospices, Tŷ Hafan and Tŷ Gobaith in Conwy.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
In his report, Forbes said there were "clear unambiguous warning signs" at the Beacons slipway and the exits to Conwy and Delaney Marinas.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Ap Iorwerth, who also represents the constituency of Bangor Conwy Mon in north Wales, lives on the island of Anglesey with his wife, Llinos, with whom he has three grown up children.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Having started her account in 2020, Cat from Dolgarrog, in Conwy, said people have said things online that they would never say to her face.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Conwy and his charges had brought the news north with them,, and the talk in the common room had been of little else.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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