Caernarfon
Americannoun
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a seaport in western Gwynedd, in northwestern Wales, on the Menai Strait, built around a 13th-century castle of Edward II.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Caernarfon
From Welsh, equivalent to caer “Fort” + yn “in” (i.e., “facing”) Arfon “Angelsey”
Example Sentences
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After Hugheston-Roberts shared news of the heron's arrival in Caernarfon, word spread.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Galeri in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, announced the change following increasing reports of anti-social behaviour from "some young people" visiting the cinema.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Kershaw appeared at Caernarfon Magistrates' Court and admitted five counts of fraud.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Gwynfor Coaches, which runs buses in Anglesey, Caernarfon, Llanberis and Snowdonia, said it had suspended some services due to rural roads being "completely unsafe, and drivers unable to come in to work".
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
She told the monarch on Thursday: "I remember when your mother crowned you in Caernarfon Castle."
From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025
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