Lancaster

American  

[lang-kuh-ster, lang-kas-ter] / ˈlæŋ kə stər, ˈlæŋ kæs tər /

noun

1. the English royal family that reigned 1399–1461, descended from John of Gaunt (Duke of Lancaster), and that included Henry IV, Henry V, and Henry VI.

2. a member of this family.

3. a city in Lancashire, in NW England.

4. a city in SE Pennsylvania.

5. a town in S California.

6. a city in central Ohio.

7. a town in N Texas.

8. a town in W New York.

9. Lancashire.

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Lancaster ¹ British  

/ ˈlæŋkəstə /

noun

1. a city in NW England, former county town of Lancashire, on the River Lune: castle (built on the site of a Roman camp); university (1964). Pop: 45 952 (2001)

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Lancaster ² British  

/ ˈlæŋkəstə, ˈlæŋˌkæstə /

noun

1. the English royal house that reigned from 1399 to 1461

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Example Sentences

For the Conservatives, shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Alex Burghart advised ministers about "how bad it will look" if the government "does not provide information as swiftly as possible".

From BBC

CoreWeave stated its Lancaster, Pa., facility is fully funded, calling financing evaluation standard practice.

From Barron's

The panel heard Martin does hold a masters in history from the University of Lancaster and listed this in his 2024 application.

From BBC

In Lancaster County: In “Witness,” a police detective played by Harrison Ford is forced to hide in an Amish community to protect a boy who witnesses a murder.

From The Wall Street Journal

After the German release of its debt brake a year ago, potentially unleashing $1 trillion of government spending, there’s a new capital cycle starting, Lancaster believes.

From MarketWatch