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Definition of williamsburg

williamsburg

/ˈwɪljəmzbɜːrɡ/
Wil · liams · burg
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williamsburg Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A vibrant neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, widely recognized for its indie music scene, contemporary art community, and rapid gentrification.

Example

"He rented an apartment in Williamsburg to be closer to the city's emerging tech startups and trendy coffee shops."

2

American An independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, known for its prominent role in the American Revolution and its expansive living-history museum, Colonial Williamsburg.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the English proper name 'William' combined with the Germanic suffix '-burg' (town/city). The historic Virginia city was named in 1699 in honor of King William III of England. The Brooklyn neighborhood was named after Jonathan Williams, an American engineer who surveyed the land in the early 19th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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