Astor

[ as-ter ]

noun

1. John Jacob, 1763–1848, U.S. capitalist and fur merchant.
2. Nancy (Lang·horne) [lang, -hawrn, -ern], Viscountess, 1879–1964, first woman member of Parliament in England.

Astor

/ ˈæstə /

noun

1. AstorJohn Jacob, 1st Baron Astor of Hever18861971MBritishWRITING: newspaper proprietor John Jacob, 1st Baron Astor of Hever. 1886–1971, British proprietor of The Times (1922–66)
2. AstorNancy (Witcher), Viscountess18791964FBritishUSPOLITICS: politician Nancy ( Witcher ), Viscountess, original name Nancy Langhorne. 1879–1964, British Conservative politician, born in the US; the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons

Example Sentences

Since there was a strong connection between the Astor and Roosevelt families, William believes it’s possible the 32nd president arranged for their mysterious gift.

From Washington Post

After the stepfather died, the mother married again, this time to Vincent Astor.

From The Daily Beast

As the courtroom erupted in laughter, it had seemed that Brooke Astor was the brightest spirit in the room even in death.

From The Daily Beast

His death left her fabulously wealthy and charged with disbursing the millions of the Astor Foundation.

From The Daily Beast

The best are Chambers Street Wines, Astor Wines and a new one I just discovered that I love called Flatiron Wine Spirits.

From The Daily Beast

Brooke Astor had lived for more than a century—a century marked by progress and strife.

From The Daily Beast

Still I cannot say, and it is to that hostelry's credit, that my domicile at the Astor aided me to my smuggling resolves.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Astor could, if he had chosen, have thrown his millions about in this style.

From Project Gutenberg

But John Jacob Astor was a good judge of men, as well as of land.

From Project Gutenberg

Astor tried to persuade the company to join him in his new venture.

From Project Gutenberg

Astor, Broadwood, and Clementi were three great makers in London, and sent many pianos over here.

From Project Gutenberg