Lancaster

[ lang-kuh-ster; lang-kas-ter ]

noun

1. the English royal family that reigned 1399–1461, descended from John of Gaunt (Duke of Lancaster), and that included Henry IV, Henry V, and Henry VI. Compare York ( def 1 ).
2. a member of this family.
3. a city in Lancashire, in NW England.
4. a city in SE Pennsylvania.
5. a town in S California.
6. a city in central Ohio.
7. a town in N Texas.
8. a town in W New York.
9. Lancashire.

Lancaster

¹

/ ˈlæŋkəstə; ˈlæŋˌkæstə /

noun

1. the English royal house that reigned from 1399 to 1461

Lancaster

²

/ ˈlæŋkəstə /

noun

1. a city in NW England, former county town of Lancashire, on the River Lune: castle (built on the site of a Roman camp); university (1964). Pop: 45 952 (2001)

Example Sentences

As they carried out their gruesome task, another investigation was under way 100 miles south in Lancaster, north west England.

From BBC

Mr Burghart, who is also the shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has been one of the team that have helped prepare Mrs Badenoch for her encounters with Sir Keir.

From BBC

Emergency crews summoned to Tabler Avenue in Lancaster at 1:27 a.m. found a one-story home in flames, according to the Los Angeles County sheriff and fire departments.

From Los Angeles Times

Over a year after a violent incident outside a Lancaster WinCo was caught on video, Deputy Trevor Kirk has been indicted by a federal grand jury.

From Los Angeles Times

He was sent for trial at Lancaster Magistrate’s Court in November.

From BBC