York Meaning in English

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US

/ˈjɔɹk/

york

UK

/jˈɔːk/

yawk

Definition

York is a historic city in northern England, known for its ancient walls, cathedral (York Minster), and rich history dating back to Roman and medieval times. It can also appear as a surname or in place names worldwide.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers to the English city, but can also be a surname (“House of York”) or part of place names (e.g., New York). In most usage, it’s a proper noun and capitalized. Don’t confuse with 'yolk' (egg part).

• Spanish: York
• Portuguese (BR): York
• Portuguese (PT): York
• Chinese (Simplified): 约克
• Chinese (Traditional): 約克
• Hindi: यॉर्क
• Arabic: يورك
• Bengali: York
• Russian: Йорк
• Japanese: ヨーク
• Vietnamese: York
• Korean: 요크
• Turkish: York
• Urdu: یورک
• Indonesian: York

Example Sentences

York is famous for its ancient walls.

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I want to visit York one day.

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York Minster is a large cathedral in England.

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We took a train to York for the weekend.

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Have you ever tried the famous tea shops in York?

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My friend’s last name is York.

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