Worcester
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Worcester
- /ˈwʊstə/ UK
- /ˈwʊstɚ/ US
- /ˈwɪstɚ/ US
Where it comes from
Inherited from Middle English Wirchestre, Wirechestre, from Old English Weogornaċeaster (“Roman fort of the Weogoran”).
proper noun
- A city and local government district with borough status in and the county town of Worcestershire, England. Our arrival at Worcester is heralded by the appearance of the city's cathedral tower, a solid square structure that's dominated the skyline since the 12th century.
- A city, the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- An unincorporated community in Audrain County, Missouri.
- A town and census-designated place therein, in Otsego County, New York.
- A township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- A town and census-designated place therein, in Washington County, Vermont.
- A town in Price County, Wisconsin.
- A town in Limpopo province, South Africa.
- A town in the Western Cape province, South Africa.
- Ellipsis of Worcester College, Oxford.
- A surname.
noun
- Ellipsis of Worcester sauce
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: worcestershire, condiment, seasoning, flavoring, marinade, relish, dressing, enhancer, savoury, piquant, umami, zesty, tangy, fermented, spicy, anchovy
Translations
Talk about this word "Worcester." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/worcester. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. Worcester. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/worcester "Worcester." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/worcester.Cite this
@misc{worcester_2026,
title = {Worcester},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/worcester},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
