Carmarthenshire

American  

[kahr-mahr-thuhn-sheer, -sher] / kɑrˈmɑr ðənˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

1. a county in southern Wales. 925 sq. mi. (2,395 sq. km).

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Carmarthenshire British  

/ kɑːˈmɑːðənˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

1. a county of S Wales, formerly part of Dyfed (1974–96): on Carmarthen Bay, with the Cambrian Mountains in the N: generally agricultural (esp dairying). Administrative centre: Carmarthen. Pop: 176 000 (2003 est). Area: 2398 sq km (926 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Carmarthenshire

Carmarthen ( def. ) + shire ( def. )

Example Sentences

Carmarthenshire council said the application had been refused as it was contrary to the policies set out within Carmarthenshire County Council's Local Development Plan.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Jones said she began playing rugby with boys in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, alongside her sister, Celyn, after their father, a coach, put them both on the team.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire councils have been approached for comment.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The former A&E doctor, who grew up in Carmarthenshire, said that when he returned from doing the exercise, his mood had improved enough for him to call a friend to ask for help.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Rebecca Adams was ‘a woman who appeared to be a true living experimental Christian, beyond many,’ and she lived near Laugharne Castle, in Carmarthenshire.

From British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions by Sikes, Wirt