Tories

Cultural  

1. A political party in Britain, also called the Conservative party. In the late eighteenth century, the Tories took form as defenders of the king and stability and of established interests in Britain; they advised caution in making political and social change. Winston Churchill, Benjamin Disraeli, and Margaret Thatcher belonged to the party.

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Example Sentences

Swinney pointed to successful budget negotiations with the Greens and Lib Dems earlier this year, and said the party had worked constructively with the Tories and Labour on other issues.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Overall, the Tories have lost seats but there were some bright spots, including in Harlow in Essex, where the party held the council.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Reform did not replicate its gains in Harlow, where the Tories won all 11 seats on the district council that were up for election - increasing their majority.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Leger, a pollster based in Montreal, said this month that the Liberals enjoyed a 14-point lead over the Tories, and 58% of Canadians approved of the Carney administration’s performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

A family of Tories in Milton wished to move into Boston and had written Colonel Smith about this move.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes