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Definition of winterthur

winterthur

/ˈwɪntərtʊər/
Win · ter · thur
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winterthur Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland, historically recognized as a center of the engineering industry and currently celebrated for its numerous museums and cultural institutions.

2

American A prominent museum, garden, and library located in New Castle County, Delaware, United States, formerly the grand estate of Henry Francis du Pont and now housing one of the premier collections of American decorative arts.

Example

"Historians of early American furniture frequently consult the extensive archives and collections at Winterthur."

• Nearby Words

winterish
winterization
winterize
winterthur
wintertime
wintry
wipe

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the ancient Roman settlement name 'Vitudurum', which likely originates from Celtic roots meaning 'willow fortress'. The modern spelling evolved through historical sound shifts and folk etymology associating it with the season 'winter' and the nearby river 'Thur'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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