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

McInnes, from Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, wants a rethink and said the current plan "creates more of an issue".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Jon Fieldhouse, who built the boat, said Jaws enthusiasts from across the world are already expressing interest to come to Conwy to visit the attraction.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Jon, who has lived in Conwy for the last six months, said it was "tricky" to get all the items - even down to the right cups and cooker.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Labour's event follows party conferences held by the Welsh Conservatives in Llandudno, Conwy, and Plaid Cymru in Newport in February.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 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