Derbyshire

American

[dur-bee-sheer, -sher, dahr-bi-sheer, -sher] / ˈdɜr biˌʃɪər, -ʃər, ˈdɑr bɪˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

a county in central England. 1,060 sq. mi. (2,630 sq. km).

Derbyshire British

/ ˈdɑːbɪˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

a county of N central England: contains the Peak District and several resorts with mineral springs: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the city of Derby, which became an independent unitary authority in 1997. Administrative centre: Matlock. Pop (excluding Derby city): 743 000 (2003 est). Area (excluding Derby city): 2551 sq km (985 sq miles)

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Bashir is in line to make his debut for Derbyshire against Worcestershire.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

But after her name was unintentionally made public in the release of millions of files by the US government, she told BBC Newsnight's Victoria Derbyshire she felt she had to speak out.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

South Derbyshire District Council spokesperson said the supplier of food waste collection vehicles was experiencing "exceptionally high demand", making it difficult to get hold of them.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Pharmacist Grace Pickering, who works at Well Pharmacy in Alfreton, Derbyshire, says Emma's experience is far from isolated.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

“Welcome to Derbyshire Farms, Miss Polly,” Clay said, making a sweeping movement with his arm.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper

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