Conwy

American  

[kon-wee] / ˈkɒn wi /

noun

1. a county in northern Wales. 435 sq. mi. (1,126 sq. km).

2. a town in the county of Conwy, in northern Wales.

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Conwy British  

/ ˈkɒnwɪ /

noun

1. 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)

2. 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)

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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

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

But instead of clamping down with more double yellow lines and fines, Conwy councillor Paul Luckock believes the solution is a free shuttle bus, similar to those operated in Alpine areas of continental Europe.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The long-stay car park at Betws-y-Coed, a small village in Conwy which is a popular starting off point for people visiting Eryri, is on the list of those where overnight parking is now banned.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Islwyn High School staff went on a fact-finding visit to Ysgol Aberconwy, in Conwy, before launching the pilot.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

They'd come in last night with Conwy, one of the wandering crows who roamed the Seven Kingdoms collecting men for the Wall.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin