North Yorkshire

American  

noun

1. a county in NE England. 3,208 sq. mi. (8,309 sq. km).

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North Yorkshire British  

noun

1. a county in N England, formed in 1974 from most of the North Riding of Yorkshire and parts of the East and West Ridings: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the unitary authorities of Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, and part of Stockton on Tees (all within Cleveland until 1996), and York (created in 1997). Administrative centre: Northallerton. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 576 100 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 8037 sq km (3102 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

The BBC understands an 18-year-old man, who was questioned by police about stolen bikes in North Yorkshire, had to have treatment in hospital for hand injuries.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Tradition holds that the poem was composed by Caedmon, a cowherd from Whitby in present day North Yorkshire, after a divine visitation inspired him to sing.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

According to tradition, Caedmon worked as a laborer at Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

A survey of farmers and land managers in Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Durham published this month by the NFU found 85% of respondents were against a proposed reintroduction.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Miss E. Lloyd, of Woodburn, Crowborough, writes: About the year 1833 a gentleman bought an estate in North Yorkshire, seven miles from any town, and built a house there.

From The Parish Clerk by Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson)