Williamsburg

American  

[wil-yuhmz-burg] / ˈwɪl jəmzˌbɜrg /

noun

1. a city in SE Virginia: colonial capital of Virginia; now restored to its original pre-Revolutionary style.

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Williamsburg British  

/ ˈwɪljəmzˌbɜːɡ /

noun

1. a city in SE Virginia: the capital of Virginia (1693–1779); the restoration of large sections of the colonial city was begun in 1926. Pop: 11 605 (2003 est)

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Williamsburg

Looking toward Manhattan from beneath the Williamsburg Bridge, Nick convinces Sam that New York is where he ought to stay.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Corrections & Amplifications Thierry Henry’s Soho penthouse has rooftop views of the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

“The whole idea came from the fact that brunch was having a huge moment, especially in Williamsburg and Manhattan,” Curtola said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

What used to set Williamsburg apart from the rest was the distinctive identity of who lived there.

From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026

After 78 days in the wilderness they arrived in Williamsburg.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen

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