Romney

[ rom-nee, ruhm- ]

/ ˈrɒm ni, ˈrʌm- /

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noun

one of an English breed of hardy sheep, having coarse, long wool.

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Also called Romney Marsh .

Origin of Romney

Named after a district in southwestern England

Words nearby Romney

Romeward, Rome wasn't built in a day, Romish, Rommel, Rommel, Erwin, Romney, Romney Marsh, romp, romper, romper room, rompers

Other definitions for Romney (2 of 2)

Romney²

[ rom-nee, ruhm- ]

/ ˈrɒm ni, ˈrʌm- /

noun

George, 1734–1802, English painter.

George, 1907–1995, U.S. businessman and politician: governor of Michigan 1963–69.

former name of New Romney.

a male given name.

How to use Romney in a sentence

Neither Romney’s plan nor a similar plan released by Democrats would provide nearly enough to live on without working.
1 in 7 US children live in poverty. Misplaced fears over single mothers could be why.|Jerusalem Demsas|February 26, 2021|Vox
As Vox’s Gabby Birenbaum reports, the legislation from Romney and Cotton would raise the minimum wage to $10 by 2025, instead of the $15 proposed in Sanders’s bill.
Democrats’ remaining options for raising the minimum wage, explained|Emily Stewart|February 26, 2021|Vox
Romney has signaled an openness to the Fairness for All Act in recent years.
In first, GOP compromise on LGBTQ rights expected to win Democratic support|Chris Johnson|February 24, 2021|Washington Blade
With Romney’s no vote, it will be harder, if not impossible, for supporters of the bill to find 10 GOP votes to end a filibuster.
A moderate Republican is still a Republican|Kevin Naff|February 22, 2021|Washington Blade

LGBTQ rights supporters were counting on Romney to contribute Republican support to get the Equality Act across the finish line.
Romney declares opposition to LGBTQ Equality Act|Chris Johnson|February 16, 2021|Washington Blade
Approximately 100 Romney fans were invited on the call, he said.
‘Ready for Romney’ Is Amateur Hour|Tim Mak|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Launched late last week, Ready for Romney appears to be, at best, political amateur hour.
‘Ready for Romney’ Is Amateur Hour|Tim Mak|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Goff said he had consulted with a former Romney staffer by the name of Jared Townsend.
‘Ready for Romney’ Is Amateur Hour|Tim Mak|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 2012, Obama narrowly beat Mitt Romney among Florida Cubans, according to exit polls.
Rubio’s Embargo Anger Plays to the Past|Michael Tomasky|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The other person for whom a path to the nomination, let alone a candidacy, seems much less likely is Mitt Romney.
How A Jeb Bush Candidacy Would Hurt Chris Christie And Shake Up The 2016 GOP Field|David Freedlander|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A crowd watched the ship towed, for safe-keeping, under the guns of the Romney in the harbor.
The Eve of the Revolution|Carl Becker
We raced our lorry through country looking just like the Romney Marshes, Sussex.
Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie|George Brenton Laurie
On this the commissioners seized the sloop and laid her under the stem of the Romney, a man-of-war, in the harbour.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
Lady Macbeth was her great part; in that she was painted both by Romney and Lawrence.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4)|Richard Muther
He was safe enough with Romney, however, as he probably well knew.
Art in England|Dutton Cook

British Dictionary definitions for Romney

Romney

/ (ˈrɒmnɪ, ˈrʌm-) /

noun

George . 1734–1802, English painter, who painted more than 50 portraits of Lady Hamilton in various historical roles

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