a Lombard unto this day signifying a bank for usury or pawns
Source: wiktionary
Lombard
/ˈlɒmbɑːd/
Synonyms for "lombard" (15 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Strong matches (5)
Noun(5 words)
Related words (7)
Noun(7 words)
lombardesquelombardianlombardiclombardy residentlombardy-specificregionalregional lombard architecture
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: langobard, ethnic, langobardic language, local, lombard inhabitant.
- Sentence evidence is available for lombard, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "lombard".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "lombard"
Keep "lombard" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "lombard" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "lombard", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "lombard" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesEuropeanGallo-Italic languageGermanic tribeRomance languagearchitectural adjectiveart historical termethnographic termgeographical adjectivehistorical adjectiveregional adjectiveregional demonym
More specific
14 entriesEastern LombardLombard RomanesqueLombard architectureLombard citizenLombard cuisineLombard cultureLombard dialectLombard governanceLombard kingLombard lawLombard nobleLombard residentLombard warriorWestern Lombard
Collocations
9 entriesEastern LombardLombard RomanesqueLombard architectureLombard cultureLombard dialectLombard heritageLombard languageLombard regionWestern Lombard
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesTranslations
14 translations across 12 languages.
Catalan
1 entries- llombard name (language of Lombardy)
Finnish
1 entries- lombardi name (language of Lombardy)
French
1 entries- lombard name (language of Lombardy)
German
1 entries- langobardische Sprache name (language of Lombardy)
Hungarian
1 entries- lombard name (language of Lombardy)
Italian
1 entries- lombardo name (language of Lombardy)
Lombard
3 entries- lumbaart name (language of Lombardy)
- lumbard name (language of Lombardy)
- lumbàart name (language of Lombardy)
Marathi
1 entries- लाँबार्ड name (language of Lombardy)
Portuguese
1 entries- lombardo name (language of Lombardy)
Russian
1 entries- ломбардский name (language of Lombardy)
Swedish
1 entries- lombardiska name (language of Lombardy)
Turkish
1 entries- Langobartça name (language of Lombardy)
Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
To oppose this , a wooden fortress of the same height was constructed by the assailants , and planted with lombards and other pieces of artillery then in use
Source: wiktionary
As the Pinta's lookout sighted land on the early morn of October 12, 1492, the firing of a lombard carried the news over the moonlit waters to the flagship Santa Maria.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "lombard"?
Closest matches include langobard, ethnic, langobardic language, local, lombard inhabitant.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "lombard"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.