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Definition of winslow

winslow

/ˈwɪnzloʊ/
Wins · low
Plural:Winslows
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winslow Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A surname of English origin, historically referring to families originating from the town of Winslow in Buckinghamshire.

Example

"The renowned nineteenth-century artist Winslow Homer is celebrated for his dramatic marine paintings."

2

American A city in Navajo County in northern Arizona, located along historic U.S. Route 66 and known extensively for its popular cultural references.

3

British A historic market town and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England.

• Nearby Words

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winslow
winsomely
winsomeness
winsted

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'Wine's hlāw', meaning the burial mound or hill of a man named Wine. It originated as a place name in Buckinghamshire, England, and later spread as a surname and geographic name.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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