Berkshire

[ burk-sheer, -sher; British bahrk-sheer, -sher ]

noun

1. Also called Berks [burks, bahrks]. a county in S England. 485 sq. mi. (1,255 sq. km).
2. one of an English breed of black hogs, having white markings on the feet, face, and tail.
3. a steam locomotive having a two-wheeled front truck, eight driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck.

Berkshire

/ ˈbɑːkʃɪə; -ʃə /

noun

1. a historic county of S England: since reorganization in 1974 the River Thames has marked the N boundary while the Berkshire Downs occupy central parts; the county council was replaced by six unitary authorities in 1998. Area: 1259 sq km (486 sq miles) Berks
2. a rare breed of pork and bacon pig having a black body and white points

Example Sentences

The number of adopters in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Swindon has fallen by 28% over the last three years.

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And across the county border in Berkshire, Archie is one of 30 children waiting to be adopted.

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Investment company Greystoke Land submitted plans to build sound stages, offices and workshops near the village of Holyport, near Maidenhead, in Berkshire, creating 1,500 jobs.

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Moves to sell a Berkshire golf club and a £14m Knightsbridge house which were forfeited by a jailed banker’s wife have begun.

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Waiting times for a driving test across Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Dorset can now take anything between 14 to 24 weeks.

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