Savoy

American  

[suh-voi] / səˈvɔɪ /

noun

1. a member of the royal house of Italy that ruled from 1861 to 1946.

2. French Savoie.  a region in SE France, adjacent to the Swiss-Italian border: formerly a duchy; later a part of the kingdom of Sardinia; ceded to France, 1860.

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Savoy ¹ British  

/ səˈvɔɪ /

noun

1. French name: Savoie.  an area of SE France, bordering on Italy, mainly in the Savoy Alps: a duchy in the late Middle Ages and part of the Kingdom of Sardinia from 1720 to 1860, when it became part of France

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Savoy ² British  

/ səˈvɔɪ /

noun

1. a noble family of Italy that ruled over the duchy of Savoy and became the royal house of Italy (1861–1946): the oldest reigning dynasty in Europe before the dissolution of the Italian monarchy

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savoy ³ British  

/ səˈvɔɪ /

noun

1. a cultivated variety of cabbage, Brassica oleracea capitata, having a compact head and wrinkled leaves

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Etymology

Origin of savoy

C16: named after the _Savoy region

Example Sentences

That gin martini nightcap at the luxe Savoy hotel looks less appealing at $38 rather than £28.

From The Wall Street Journal

The show, based on Michael Bond's original children's books and the recent film adaptations, was a hit with fans and received rave reviews from critics after its debut at the Savoy Theatre in November.

From BBC

The same cannot be said of the wonderful automotive works of art at the Savoy Automobile Museum.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now 29, Skuse is the founder and CEO of Molto Music Group, a music and entertainment agency that counts high end names like The Dorchester, The Savoy, Soho House and Raffles as clients.

From BBC

The musical, which has been in development for more than five years, is currently scheduled to play at the Savoy Theatre until October 2026.

From BBC

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