Synonyms for

Leicester

Verb / ˈlestɜ: / Another word for leicester — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a city in central England, known for its historic buildings and association with King Richard III

Synonyms & similar words

leicestershire leicester Leicestershire Midlands city town municipality borough metropolis locale district region county shire province territory domain realm area zone section

Common collocations

  • Leicester City
  • Leicestershire County
  • University of Leicester
  • Leicester Cathedral
  • Newarke Houses Museum Leicester
  • Leicester Square

Word family

noun Leicester

Usage note

Leicester is a proper noun, referring to a city in England. It does not have direct antonyms or synonyms in the typical sense, as it is a specific place name.

Example sentences

  1. Leicester is a great place to visit.
  2. I live in Leicester.
  3. Leicester is home to many historic buildings.
  4. Leicester is famous for King Richard III.
  5. Leicester is a beautiful city with a lot to see and do.

Quotes

  • "I think Leicester can go on and win the Premier League. Why not?" - Jamie Vardy
  • "Leicester is one of those places that has a really great atmosphere." - Tom Hiddleston
  • "Leicester is a very cosmopolitan city." - Gary Lineker

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