noun
Victoria
vihk-TAW-ree-uh
noun
1
A light, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage for two passengers, with a folding hood and a raised seat for the driver.
"The couple arrived at the ball in an elegant victoria."
2
A variety of plum with sweet, red-blushed skin, popular in the UK.
"She baked a crumble with victoria plums from the garden."
How to Use Victoria
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage or a popular type of plum, both named after Queen Victoria.
Common pairings
victoria plum
victoria sponge
Word Forms
Victorias plural, victorias plural
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Etymology
From Latin victoria, "victory" — the carriage and plum varieties were both named in honour of Queen Victoria of Great Britain.