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Definition of williams

williams

/ˈwɪljəmz/
Wil · liams
Plural:Williamses
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• noun

1

A very common English and Welsh patronymic surname meaning 'son of William'.

Example

"The Williams family has lived in this valley for over four generations."

2

American A city in Coconino County in northern Arizona, United States, located along historic Route 66 and known as the gateway to the Grand Canyon.

3

British A widely cultivated variety of sweet, juicy, bell-shaped summer pear (known in North America as the Bartlett pear).

Example

"She sliced a ripe Williams to serve alongside the aged cheddar."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Williams. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/williams
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