Windsor (en. Windsor)

/ˈwɪndzər/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A famous castle located in England, residence of the royal family.
Windsor Castle is one of the oldest and largest in the world.
El Castillo de Windsor es uno de los más antiguos y grandes del mundo.
The name of a British royal dynasty.
The Windsor family has reigned in the United Kingdom since 1917.
La familia Windsor ha reinado en el Reino Unido desde 1917.
A town in Berkshire county, England.
Windsor is situated on the banks of the River Thames.
Windsor está situada a orillas del río Támesis.

Etymology

The term 'Windsor' comes from the Old English 'Windlesore', which means 'the river crossing with a bridge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Windsor in history
Reference to the historical importance of Windsor and its iconic buildings.
Windsor en la historia
The Windsor family
It refers to the British royal family.
La familia Windsor
Visiting Windsor
The action of going to the city to learn about its history and culture.
Visitar Windsor

Related Words

castle
Fortified building or residence of dignitaries.
castillo
dynasty
Royal house or family that maintains power through succession.
dinastía
royalty
Social class that includes members of the royal family.
realeza

Slang Meanings

To refer to a person belonging to royalty in a colloquial way.
He acts like he’s a real Windsor at the party.
Él actúa como si fuera un verdadero Windsor en la fiesta.
Ironic use to refer to someone pretentious.
Don’t be a Windsor, relax a little.
No seas un Windsor, relájate un poco.