Cressida

American

[kres-i-duh] / ˈkrɛs ɪ də /

noun

(in medieval adaptations of the story of the Trojan wars) a Trojan woman portrayed as the lover of Troilus, whom she deserts for Diomedes.

Cressida British

/ ˈkrɛsɪdə /

noun

(in medieval adaptations of the story of Troy) a lady who deserts her Trojan lover Troilus for the Greek Diomedes

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She stars in a new version of the play by Erin Cressida Wilson that compresses the action and sharpens the language to a razor’s edge.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Webb and screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson had two options: Mimic the 1937 cartoon shot for shot and be slammed for the craven inessentiality of such an exercise, or change anything and face fans’ wrath.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025

Judge Christopher Hehir said Roger Hallam, 58, Daniel Shaw, 38, Louise Lancaster, 58, Lucia Whittaker De Abreu, 35, and Cressida Gethin, 22, had "crossed the line from concerned campaigner to fanatic".

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

Cressida lacks the currency Eloise and Penelope have in common, which is wit and talent.

From Salon • May 17, 2024

Cressida begins to babble in a high- pitched voice about fur undergarments, how essential they are during the cold months.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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