Westminster

American  

[west-min-ster] / ˈwɛstˌmɪn stər /

noun

1. a central borough (officially a city) of Greater London, England: Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace.

2. a city in SW California.

3. a city in NE Colorado.

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Westminster British  

/ ˈwɛstˌmɪnstə /

noun

1. Also called: City of Westminster.  a borough of Greater London, on the River Thames: contains the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. Pop: 222 000 (2003 est). Area: 22 sq km (8 sq miles)

2. the Houses of Parliament at Westminster

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Example Sentences

Collier-Keywood has been forced to appear before politicians both in Wales and Westminster in recent months and has come under major criticism for his handling of the plans.

From BBC

The pair hold the inherited royal titles of Earl Marshal and Lord Great Chamberlain respectively, with responsibility for organising events involving the monarch in the Palace of Westminster.

From BBC

Aladwan was remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday, police said.

From BBC

Although Iran has never ratified the convention, "the transit passage regime is widely regarded as part of customary international law," Marco Roscini, international law professor at Westminster Law School, told AFP.

From Barron's

On Wednesday, the chief constable appeared before Westminster's Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, which is carrying out an inquiry into policing and security issues.

From BBC