Cressida

American

[kres-i-duh] / ˈkrɛs ɪ də /

noun

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

Cressida British

/ ˈkrɛsɪdə /

noun

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

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Troilus, a prince of Troy, loves Cressida, whose father defects to the Greek besiegers and forces his daughter to change sides with him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

She stars in a new version of the play by Erin Cressida Wilson that compresses the action and sharpens the language to a razor’s edge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026

US reviewer Rooney describes director Marc Webb's work a "vibrant retelling" with a "smart script" from Erin Cressida Wilson.

From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2025

Daniel Shaw, Louise Lancaster, Lucia Whittaker De Abreu, and Cressida Gethin originally received four-year jail terms for their involvement in the same protest.

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2025

Cressida begins to babble in a high- pitched voice about fur undergarments, how essential they are during the cold months.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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