Westminster

/ˈwɛs(t)ˌmɪnstə/name
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

The abbey of Westminster.

2

The City of Westminster: a London borough of Greater London including the principal offices of the British government.

3

A neighbourhood in central London; the administrative centre of the borough of Westminster.

4

The Palace of Westminster

5

The British parliament, based at the Palace of Westminster.

6

A northern suburb of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire, England (OS grid ref SJ4076).

7

A city in Orange County, California.

8

A city in Adams County and Jefferson County, Colorado.

9

A census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.

10

A city, the county seat of Carroll County, Maryland.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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