Hastings

American  

[hey-stingz] / ˈheɪ stɪŋz /

noun

1. Thomas, 1860–1929, U.S. architect.

2. Warren, 1732–1818, British statesman: first governor general of India 1773–85.

3. a seaport in E Sussex, in SE England: William the Conqueror defeated the Saxons near here on Senlac Hill 1066.

4. a city in S Nebraska.

5. a town in SE Minnesota.

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Hastings ¹ British  

/ ˈheɪstɪŋz /

noun

1. a port in SE England, in East Sussex on the English Channel: near the site of the Battle of Hastings (1066), in which William the Conqueror defeated King Harold; chief of the Cinque Ports. Pop: 85 828 (2001)

2. a town in New Zealand, on E North Island: centre of a rich agricultural and fruit-growing region. Pop: 71 100 (2004 est)

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Hastings ² British  

/ ˈheɪstɪŋz /

noun

1. Gavin. born 1962, Scottish Rugby Union footballer; played for Scotland (1986–95), scoring 667 points in 61 games

2. Warren. 1732–1818, British administrator in India; governor general of Bengal (1773–85). He implemented important reforms but was impeached by parliament (1788) on charges of corruption; acquitted in 1795

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Example Sentences

Vineyard tastings, chef-led classes and farm-to-table experiences have become the new playgrounds for grownups.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

Growing more than 140 varieties of apple, Scott Farm Orchard in Dummerston, Vt., offers pick-your-own fruit and cider tastings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Founded in 2020, it offers architecture trails, fellowships and a surprising variety of programming, from design competitions to architecture-themed wine tastings.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

The campaign includes Parmigiano-branded tailgates, in-stadium media tastings, social media collaborations and a presence across the Jets’ platforms and at MetLife Stadium.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

Short in stature, bald as a gourd, he moves with a darting energy that sees him through 20 hour workdays with as many as 30 food tastings.

From 100 New Yorkers of the 1970s by Millard, Max