Cressida

American  

[kres-i-duh] / ˈkrɛs ɪ də /

noun

1. (in medieval adaptations of the story of the Trojan wars) a Trojan woman portrayed as the lover of Troilus, whom she deserts for Diomedes.

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Cressida British  

/ ˈkrɛsɪdə /

noun

1. (in medieval adaptations of the story of Troy) a lady who deserts her Trojan lover Troilus for the Greek Diomedes

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Example Sentences

Almost a year and a half ago, Mount was in that same rehearsal space, about to begin tech for a production of “Troilus and Cressida” that an audience would never see.

From Seattle Times

The Baillie Gifford children's programme will offer events for young people including those hosted by Michael Morpurgo, Cressida Cowell and Julia Donaldson.

From BBC

Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell has published an open letter asking the prime minister to ringfence £100m a year to help primary school libraries.

From BBC

In a televised statement, Dame Cressida confirmed officers searching an area near Ashford had "found, very sadly, what appears to be human remains".

From BBC

Dame Cressida said the arrest of a serving Met Police officer on suspicion of murder "has sent waves of shock and anger through the public and through the whole of the Met".

From BBC