Edwardian

adjective

Ed·​war·​di·​an e-ˈdwär-dē-ən How to pronounce Edwardian (audio)
-ˈdwȯr-
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Edward VII of England or his age
especially, of clothing : marked by the hourglass silhouette for women and long narrow fitted suits and high collars for men
Edwardian noun

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Belmond Royal Scotsman Belmond’s Royal Scotsman is like an Edwardian country house on rails that travels through the Scottish Highlands on 2-to-7-day excursions. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026 The landscape rises into steep hills and Victorian and Edwardian architecture, painted in pastel colors and flowing with misty fog. — Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 Desert Vintage — Vintage clothing store that carries everything from Edwardian cotton shirts to Phoebe Philo–era Celine, with locations in Tucson, New York City, and Paris. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026 Its Edwardian façade and lantern-like corner portico have been carefully restored, a pleasing contrast to the immersive, maximalist interiors that 25hours pulls off so well. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Edwardian

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Edwardian was in 1908

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“Edwardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Edwardian. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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