Yorkshire

[ yawrk-sheer, -sher ]

noun

1. Also called York, a former county in N England, now part of Humberside, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Cleveland, and Durham.
2. one of an English breed of white hogs having erect ears.

Yorkshire

/ -ʃə; ˈjɔːkˌʃɪə /

noun

1. a historic county of N England: the largest English county, formerly divided administratively into East, West, and North Ridings. In 1974 it was much reduced in size and divided into the new counties of North, West, and South Yorkshire: in 1996 the East Riding of Yorkshire was reinstated as a unitary authority and parts of the NE were returned to North Yorkshire for geographical and ceremonial purposes

Example Sentences

Scrolling through local glamping sites, an eye-catching £99 "stargazing dome" deal offered a futuristic pod with a transparent canopy and breathtaking views of twinkling North Yorkshire skies.

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The H5N5 strain was detected on a farm in the East Riding of Yorkshire earlier this month.

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The Yorkshire Building Society and Metro Bank said they would not usually lend where there is a significant amount of spray foam.

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South Yorkshire Police said these included a man suffering lacerations to his face, neck and head after he was attacked by his dog in Sheffield.

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West Yorkshire Police said detectives were continuing to investigate Mr Kwashira's death and have urged people to come forward with information.

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