Westminster Abbey

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noun

a Gothic church in London, England.

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How to use Westminster Abbey in a sentence

When the crowds cheered their wedding at Westminster Abbey in 1947, neither of them expected she would be crowned queen anytime soon.
The epic, unlikely love story between Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip|Michael Rosenwald|April 9, 2021|Washington Post
At her coronation at Westminster Abbey the next year, Prince Philip knelt before the sitting queen and pledged to be her “liegeman,” or faithful servant, for life.
Prince Philip, royal consort to Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99|Adrian Higgins|April 9, 2021|Washington Post
The Real-Life ‘Downton’ Millionairesses Who Changed BritainBy Tim Teeman Lady Grantham of ‘Downton Abbey’ is far from an anomaly.
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When ‘Downton Abbey’ returns Sunday night, its fashion fans are in for a familiar treat.
What Downton’s Fashion Really Means|Katie Baker|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST

It is the most animated this Downton Abbey fan has ever seen Lady Grantham.
The Real-Life ‘Downton’ Millionairesses Who Changed Britain|Tim Teeman|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He may have been relieved to head for Westminster as a Member of Parliament on Oct. 1, 1386.
A Year In The Life of The Canterbury Tales’ Storied Beginnings|Wendy Smith|December 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Here it is being performed by the Westminster Cathedral Choir.
Yes, I Like Christmas Music. Stop Laughing.|Michael Tomasky|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cecilia says they were all talking of it at Maundrell Abbey, where of course it is a peculiarly interesting topic.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Them that judged the cartoons at Westminster Hall, knew plaguey little more nor that.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
Musical festival in Westminster abbey, in commemoration of the birthday of Handel.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Having set his army in motion, Edward held a great feast at Westminster at Whitsuntide.
King Robert the Bruce|A. F. Murison
Thereupon the Prince went to Westminster Abbey and conferred knighthood upon his companions.
King Robert the Bruce|A. F. Murison

British Dictionary definitions for Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey

noun

a Gothic church in London: site of a Benedictine monastery (1050–65); scene of the coronations of almost all English monarchs since William I

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Cultural definitions for Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey

Famous church located in London, England. Almost all English monarchs since William the Conqueror have been crowned there.

notes for Westminster Abbey

Distinguished English subjects are buried there. The Poets' Corner contains the graves of great English writers, including Geoffrey Chaucer and Robert Browning.