Buckingham

American  

[buhk-ing-uhm, -ham] / ˈbʌk ɪŋ əm, -ˌhæm /

noun

1. George Villiers, 1st Duke of, 1592–1628, English courtier, politician, and military leader: lord high admiral 1617.

2. his son George Villiers, 2nd Duke of, 1628–87, English courtier and author.

3. Buckinghamshire.

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Buckingham ¹ British  

/ ˈbʌkɪŋəm /

noun

1. George Villiers, 1st Duke of . 1592–1628, English courtier and statesman; favourite of James I and Charles I: his arrogance, military incompetence, and greed increased the tensions between the King and Parliament that eventually led to the Civil War

2. his son, George Villiers, 2nd Duke of . 1628–87, English courtier and writer; chief minister of Charles II and member of the Cabal (1667–73)

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Buckingham ² British  

/ ˈbʌkɪŋəm /

noun

1. a town in S central England, in Buckinghamshire; university (1975). Pop: 12 512 (2001)

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Example Sentences

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: "The ceremonial roles of the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain, as great officers of state, are preserved, and they will continue to undertake their ceremonial function in the House of Lords."

From BBC

Fleming, from Thaxted Road in Buckhurst Hill, and Thompson, from Buckingham Road in Epping, will be sentenced at a later date.

From BBC

King Charles has "expressed his concern" over the Alberta separatist movement in a meeting with Indigenous leaders at Buckingham Palace, according to a delegation of First Nations chiefs that travelled to London.

From BBC

The BBC has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.

From BBC

Buckingham Palace says Charles is responding well to treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal