Wellington
2 synonyms for Wellington, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dish of meat, often beef or salmon, wrapped in pastry and baked, named after the Duke of Wellington.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use Wellington
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
beef wellington
salmon wellington
Etymology
Named after Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, whose name was also given to the tall leather boot and, later, to this pastry-wrapped dish.
Full origin of Wellington →Frequently asked questions
What does “Wellington” mean?
The word “Wellington” means a dish of meat, often beef or salmon, wrapped in pastry and baked, named after the Duke of Wellington. In plain terms, most commonly known today as "beef wellington" — meat baked inside pastry.
How do you pronounce “Wellington”?
“Wellington” is pronounced WEH-lihng-tuhn (/ˈwɛlɪŋtən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wellington” in a sentence?
Here is “Wellington” used in a sentence: “The chef served a perfectly pink beef wellington sliced tableside.”
What part of speech is “Wellington”?
“Wellington” is a noun.
Is “Wellington” a common word?
“Wellington” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Wellington” have?
“Wellington” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dish of meat, often beef or salmon, wrapped in pastry and baked, named after the Duke of Wellington.
Why is beef Wellington called that?
The dish, consisting of meat wrapped in pastry and baked, is named after the Duke of Wellington, though the dictionary definition does not specify the exact origin story behind the naming.
What does Wellington mean in the card game nap?
In the card game nap, a Wellington is a high-stakes bid where the winner takes four times the stake, but loses double that amount if the bid fails, making it a riskier bid than standard calls.
Is beef Wellington always made with beef?
No, while beef is traditional, Wellington can also refer to other meats such as salmon wrapped in pastry and baked, following the same basic preparation method.
