Westminster Abbey

noun

1. a Gothic church in London, England.

Westminster Abbey

noun

1. a Gothic church in London: site of a Benedictine monastery (1050–65); scene of the coronations of almost all English monarchs since William I

Westminster Abbey

1. Famous church located in London, England. Almost all English monarchs since William the Conqueror have been crowned there.

Distinguished English subjects are buried there. The Poets' Corner contains the graves of great English writers, including Geoffrey Chaucer and Robert Browning.

Example Sentences

To add insult to family injury, they decided not to use Westminster Abbey or St Paul's Cathedral for the ceremony.

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A group of dancers from The Royal Ballet School, who performed in a Westminster Abbey carol service hosted by the princess last year, are also featured.

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It has been kept in Westminster Abbey's library collection ever since, having only ever been used in service once.

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Westminster Abbey's bells then pealed 80 times to remember the years since the first VE Day.

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The King and Queen, as well as the prime minister and other senior royals, attended a service of thanksgiving and remembrance at Westminster Abbey.

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