queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
"Queen Victoria reigned for sixty-four years, making her one of the longest-serving monarchs in British history."
(Roman mythology) goddess of victory; counterpart of Greek Nike
"The ancient statue depicted Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory, standing atop a chariot drawn by eagles."
a waterfall in the Zambezi River on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia; diminishes seasonally
"The Victoria Falls, which diminishes significantly during the dry season, stands as a magnificent waterfall on the Zambezi River bordering Zimbabwe and Zambia."
a town in southeast Texas to the southeast of San Antonio
"The residents of Victoria, a town in southeast Texas near San Antonio, celebrated their annual festival under the hot sun."
port city and the capital of Seychelles
"Visitors often take a ferry to Victoria, the bustling capital and main port city of Seychelles."
a state in southeastern Australia
"The team traveled to Victoria to compete in the annual cricket match against New South Wales."
capital of the Canadian province of British Columbia on Vancouver Island
"Victoria serves as the vibrant capital city of British Columbia, located on Vancouver Island."
One of an American breed of medium-sized white pigs with a slightly dished face and very erect ears.
"The couple enjoyed their romantic drive in an elegant victoria pulled by two spirited horses."
A kind of low four-wheeled pleasure carriage, with a calash top, designed for two persons and the driver who occupies a high seat in front.
In plain English: Victoria is the name of a British queen who ruled during the 19th century and oversaw a time when her country became very powerful around the world.
"They celebrated their victory with champagne after winning the final match."
Usage: Use this term to describe an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage featuring a folding roof that was popular in the 19th century. It is often confused with modern carriages because of its similar seating arrangement, but it specifically refers to models designed for two passengers and a driver who sits elevated at the front.
The Roman goddess of victory; equivalent to the Greek goddess Nike.
"The ancient sculptor carved a bronze statue of Victoria holding an olive branch in her hand."
The name comes from the Latin word victōria, meaning "victory." It is often associated with Queen Victoria, after whom many places are named.