Romney

¹ American  

[rom-nee, ruhm-] / ˈrɒm ni, ˈrʌm- /

noun

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

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Romney ² American  

[rom-nee, ruhm-] / ˈrɒm ni, ˈrʌm- /

noun

1. George, 1734–1802, English painter.

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

3. former name of New Romney.

4. a male given name.

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Romney British  

/ ˈrɒmnɪ, ˈrʌm- /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Romney

Named after a district in southwestern England

Example Sentences

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Romney

The strategy drew attention when former Sen. Mitt Romney, the Utah Republican, disclosed during his 2012 presidential campaign that his IRA had as much as $101 million in assets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

Mitt Romney has reignited a debate that has followed American politics for years: When does experience become a liability?

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

“At the end of another term, I’d be in my mid-80s,” Sen. Mitt Romney said in announcing his decision not to seek reelection in 2024.

From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026

David and Jill Kenward, from Greatstone, near New Romney, said they were both diagnosed with tumours on their left kidneys and both had robotic surgery performed by the same surgeon to remove them .

From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026

At some late hour, Mitt Romney called to concede.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama