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Aylesbury

American

[eylz-buh-ree, -bree] / ˈeɪlz bə ri, -bri /

noun

one of an English breed of white, domestic ducks.

Aylesbury British

/ -brɪ, ˈeɪlzbərɪ /

noun

a town in SE central England, administrative centre of Buckinghamshire. Pop: 69 021 (2001)

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Etymology

Origin of Aylesbury

First recorded in 1850–55; named after Aylesbury, England

Example Sentences

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He was also made subject of a five-month curfew and handed a three-month exclusion with electronic monitoring from entering Aylesbury.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

An economics teacher in Aylesbury and then Bournemouth, she was also a tutor with the Open University for 20 years.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025

"That's my secret to a long life: custard, custard, custard; rhubarb from the garden and custard," said Mr Lemon, a great-great grandfather, from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

Three days later, Masum was arrested 170 miles away from the scene of the attack in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

"My mother goes to Aylesbury every afternoon to play bingo," Matilda had said.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

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