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Williamsburg

American

[wil-yuhmz-burg] / ˈwɪl yəmzˌbɜrg /

noun

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

Williamsburg British

/ ˈwɪljəmzˌbɜːɡ /

noun

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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In more recent history, New Yorkers seeking a honky-tonk experience have flocked to the divey Skinny Dennis in Williamsburg, which opened in 2013.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

In 2023, her dream became a reality when she moved to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to start her first job after college.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

At Patisserie Tomoko in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, chef Tomoko offers a multi-course dessert and wine pairing.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025

Ms Aber graduated from the University of Richmond in Virginia in 2003, before attending William & Mary Law School in Williamsburg, Virginia.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025

The sidewalks of Williamsburg were cracked squares of cement, the streets paved with asphalt that softened in the stifling summers and broke apart into potholes in the bitter winters.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

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