victoria

n. the name of many places, including a state in Australia and the capital city of British Columbia, Canada.

n. a proper noun designating numerous geographical locations, most notably an Australian state and the capital of British Columbia.

“We are planning a road trip through Victoria to see the Great Ocean Road.”

“The legislative assembly of Victoria convened in Melbourne to discuss the new environmental protection bill.”

n. a common female given name, famously held by Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.

n. a female given name of Latin origin, meaning victory; historically significant due to the reign of Queen Victoria.

“Victoria was named after her grandmother, who was born in the 1920s.”

“The Victorian era, named after the long-reigning monarch, was a period of immense social and industrial change in Britain.”

n. a large, sweet, red or yellow plum that is very popular in Britain.

n. a specific cultivar of plum, Prunus domestica 'Victoria', known for its egg-shaped fruit and culinary versatility.

“The tree in the garden is full of ripe Victoria plums this year.”

“The chef recommended using Victoria plums for the tart because their natural sweetness balances the acidity of the pastry.”

British English

n. a low, four-wheeled carriage for two people, with a folding top and a high seat for the driver.

n. a low, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with a calash top and an elevated driver's seat.

“The couple rode through the park in an elegant victoria during the parade.”

“The museum's collection includes a perfectly preserved victoria, illustrating the preferred mode of transport for the nineteenth-century elite.”

Archaic

n. the Roman goddess of victory, often shown with wings.

n. the personification of victory in Roman mythology, equivalent to the Greek goddess Nike.

“The ancient coin showed the image of Victoria holding a laurel wreath.”

“The temple was dedicated to Victoria in gratitude for the army's success in the eastern provinces.”

Literary