Romney

¹

[ rom-nee, ruhm- ]

noun

1. one of an English breed of hardy sheep, having coarse, long wool.

Romney

²

[ rom-nee, ruhm- ]

noun

1. George, 1734–1802, English painter.
2. George, 1907–1995, U.S. businessman and politician: governor of Michigan 1963–69.
3. former name of New Romney.
4. a male given name.

Romney

/ ˈrɒmnɪ; ˈrʌm- /

noun

1. RomneyGeorge17341802MEnglishARTS AND CRAFTS: painter George . 1734–1802, English painter, who painted more than 50 portraits of Lady Hamilton in various historical roles

Word History and Origins

Origin of Romney¹

Named after a district in southwestern England

Example Sentences

But the final data point that has been missing from this conversation are the words of Mitt Romney, in his searing interview last year with McKay Coppins in the Atlantic.

From Slate

On Jan. 2, 2021, Romney sends a text to Mitch McConnell:

From Slate

Perhaps Romney’s most surprising discovery upon entering the Senate was that his disgust with Trump was not unique among his Republican colleagues.

From Slate

Romney recalled one senior Republican senator frankly admitting, “He has none of the qualities you would want in a president, and all of the qualities you wouldn’t.”

From Slate

As Romney later wrote in his journal, the president was met with a standing ovation fit for a conquering hero, and then launched into some rambling remarks.

From Slate