Synonyms for

Winchester

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

Definition

a city in southern England known for its cathedral and the Winchester College

Synonyms & similar words

winchester city town metropolis municipality borough settlement capital seat downtown center conurbation megacity cosmopolis burg village hamlet hometown homeland

Synonyms by register

Formal

triumph prevail succeed conquer

Informal

score bag nab cop

Literary

prevail gain mastery achieve victory

Antonyms

lose fail defeat surrender yield forfeit

Common collocations

  • winchester rifle
  • winchester shotgun
  • winchester cathedral
  • winchester model
  • winchester repeating arms
  • winchester mystery house

Word family

noun winchester
verb winchester

Usage note

While 'winchester' can refer to a type of firearm, it is most commonly used as a proper noun, referring to the city in England or the Winchester Mystery House in California. Using it as a general verb for 'to win' is uncommon and may sound archaic or overly specific.

Example sentences

  1. Winchester is a beautiful city with lots of history.
  2. My grandparents live in Winchester.
  3. I want to visit Winchester College.
  4. I've never been to Winchester before.
  5. The cathedral in Winchester is very old.

Quotes

  • "The Winchester brand is known worldwide." - Ned Jarrett
  • "Winchester Cathedral stands serene, bathed in the Autumn sunset's golden glow." - Unknown
  • "Winchester is a town imbued with history and culture." - Unknown

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