a city in SE Virginia: colonial capital of Virginia; now restored to its original pre-Revolutionary style.
Words nearby Williamsburg
William III, William IV, William of Malmesbury, William Pitt, the Elder, Williams, Williamsburg, Williamson, Williams pear, Williamsport, Williams, Roger, Williams syndrome
These are all erected at Middle plantation, now named Williamsburg, where land is laid out for a town.
The History of Virginia, in Four Parts|Robert Beverley
From Williamsburg we drive on to Yorktown, now a small village.
Across the Continent by the Lincoln Highway|Effie Price Gladding
There is a very excellent girls' school at Williamsburg, and a little of Aunt Catharine's discipline would do her good.
A Little Girl in Old Washington|Amanda M. Douglas
During his sojourn there, he repaired to Williamsburg, to take his seat in the House of Burgesses.
The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving|Washington Irving
The convention met on the 6th of May, 1776, at Williamsburg.
History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia|Charles Campbell
British Dictionary definitions for Williamsburg
Williamsburg
/ (ˈwɪljəmzˌbɜːɡ) /
noun
a city in SE Virginia: the capital of Virginia (1693–1779); the restoration of large sections of the colonial city was begun in 1926. Pop: 11 605 (2003 est)