Windsor

[win-zer]

noun

1. (since 1917) a member of the present British royal family.

2. Duke of. Edward VIII.

3. Wallis Warfield, Duchess of Bessie Wallis Warfield Spencer Simpson, 1896–1986, U.S. socialite: wife of Edward VIII of England, who abdicated the throne to marry her.

4. Official Name Windsor and Maidenhead. a city in E Berkshire, in S England, on the Thames: the site of the residence Windsor Castle of English sovereigns since William the Conqueror.

5. a city in S Ontario, in SE Canada, opposite Detroit, Michigan.

6. a town in N central Connecticut.

Windsor

¹

/ ˈwɪnzə /

noun

1. Official name: New Windsor. a town in S England, in Windsor and Maidenhead unitary authority, Berkshire, on the River Thames, linked by bridge with Eton: site of Windsor Castle , residence of English monarchs since its founding by William the Conqueror; Old Windsor , royal residence in the time of Edward the Confessor, is 3 km (2 miles) southeast. Pop: 26 747 (2001 est)

2. a city in SE Canada, in S Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit: motor-vehicle manufacturing; university (1963). Pop: 208 402 (2001)

Windsor

²

/ ˈwɪnzə /

noun

1. the official name of the British royal family from 1917

2. the title, from 1937, of Edward VIII

Example Sentences

King Charles and Queen Camilla will host the first German state visit to the UK in 27 years - with a state banquet and ceremonial events in Windsor on Wednesday.

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In September 2022, I was at Windsor to report on the final stages of Elizabeth II's funeral.

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Mr Foster hopes his new role can galvanise people with influence, and revealed that he briefed the King, Queen and the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle last week.

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Councillors in Mid and East Antrim are due to discuss a proposal later on Monday to change a street sign named after Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

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Earlier this month, a report by an independent panel found the government's Windsor Framework guidance for businesses is "not fit for purpose".

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