Lancaster

American  

[lang-kuh-ster, lang-kas-ter] / ˈlæŋ kə stər, ˈlæŋ kæs tər /

noun

1. the English royal family that reigned 1399–1461, descended from John of Gaunt (Duke of Lancaster), and that included Henry IV, Henry V, and Henry VI.

2. a member of this family.

3. a city in Lancashire, in NW England.

4. a city in SE Pennsylvania.

5. a town in S California.

6. a city in central Ohio.

7. a town in N Texas.

8. a town in W New York.

9. Lancashire.

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Lancaster ¹ British  

/ ˈlæŋkəstə /

noun

1. a city in NW England, former county town of Lancashire, on the River Lune: castle (built on the site of a Roman camp); university (1964). Pop: 45 952 (2001)

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Lancaster ² British  

/ ˈlæŋkəstə, ˈlæŋˌkæstə /

noun

1. the English royal house that reigned from 1399 to 1461

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Example Sentences

"He knows what he's doing with all his buildings," said Elizabeth Miller from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, while visiting the Lincoln Memorial.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

In Lancaster County, there’s a lot of pride tied to fresh pretzels, says Misty Skolnick, co-owner of Uncle Jerry’s Pretzels, a family-owned business best known for their handmade pretzels.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Aman Navani, senior research and policy analyst at the Work Foundation at Lancaster University, said the survey suggested "growing anxiety among households about global economic shocks".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

That same week, Lancaster hit 93 degrees, surpassing its record of 87 set in 2004.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Your friend, Hazel Grace Lancaster She responded late that afternoon.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green