Astor

American  

[as-ter] / ˈæs tər /

noun

1. John Jacob, 1763–1848, U.S. capitalist and fur merchant.

2. Nancy (Langhorne) Viscountess, 1879–1964, first woman member of Parliament in England.

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Astor British  

/ ˈæstə /

noun

1. John Jacob, 1st Baron Astor of Hever. 1886–1971, British proprietor of The Times (1922–66)

2. Nancy ( Witcher ), Viscountess, original name Nancy Langhorne. 1879–1964, British Conservative politician, born in the US; the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons

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Example Sentences

The spirit of American independence that fired the revolution repeated itself in theatrical terms in the Astor Place Riot of 1849.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

It’s hard to compare ancient kings, Astor, Carnegie External link, Rockefeller, and Gates to Musk.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

One of the grievances cited was that of Astor, the professor of social welfare, who describes himself as both a Zionist and a “pro-peace researcher.”

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

Freelancing for two years in London's competitive scene, Abu's political cartoons began appearing in Tribune and soon attracted the attention of The Observer's editor David Astor.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025

My post for picking up the customers was right outside the Astor Hotel, that always-busy northwest comer of 45th Street and Broadway.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey