Edwardian

adjective

Ed·​war·​di·​an e-ˈdwär-dē-ən How to pronounce Edwardian (audio)
-ˈdwȯr-
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Edward VII of England or his age
especially, of clothing : marked by the hourglass silhouette for women and long narrow fitted suits and high collars for men
Edwardian noun

Examples of Edwardian in a Sentence

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Smith got another Academy Award nomination under her belt for her memorable performance in this Merchant-Ivory love story of repression and Edwardian yearning. Christina Newland, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024 Accommodations include 21 guest rooms in the Edwardian castle to 13 estate lodges spread across the grounds. Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024 Rooms are decorated in either an Art Deco or Edwardian style—although both lean heavily into a British sensibility with timeless appeal. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 The property provides more of a residence than a hotel stay, with 86 rooms and suites in three Edwardian red-brick buildings surrounding a charming courtyard. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Edwardian 

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Edwardian was in 1908

Dictionary Entries Near Edwardian

Edward

Edwardian

Edwardine

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“Edwardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Edwardian. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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