Conwy

[kon-wee]

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.

Conwy

/ 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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Conwy¹

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; Rhondda Cynon Taf ( def. )

Example Sentences

Angela Jones, from Conwy, said she managed to have a chat and a hug with Prince William, adding that she "loves him" and "can't believe he's so tall".

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The man was involved in the wreath laying in Llandudno, Conwy county, on Sunday, and saluted the war memorial before marching away with a colleague.

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Dilwyn Price, chair of Conwy Arts Trust, said: "It has been a real privilege to be involved in such an exciting and fulfilling arts project - one that will be a lasting testament to celebrate the huge impact of a proud Welsh actor, comedian, entertainer and educator."

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Hosted by duo Ant and Dec, the show sees celebrities jetted out to Australia to survive in the jungle, but during the Covid pandemic in 2020 and 2021, it was filmed at Gwrych Castle, near Abergele, in Conwy.

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Lynn Christine Thomas, 59, who had learning disabilities, started choking during lunch at Swn y Wylan care home in Rhos on Sea, Conwy county in January 2023.

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