Berkshire

American  

[burk-sheer, -sher, bahrk-sheer, -sher] / ˈbɜrk ʃɪər, -ʃər, ˈbɑrk ʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

1. Also called Berks.  a county in S England. 485 sq. mi. (1,255 sq. km).

2. one of an English breed of black hogs, having white markings on the feet, face, and tail.

3. a steam locomotive having a two-wheeled front truck, eight driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck.

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Berkshire British  

/ ˈbɑːkʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

1.  Berks.  a historic county of S England: since reorganization in 1974 the River Thames has marked the N boundary while the Berkshire Downs occupy central parts; the county council was replaced by six unitary authorities in 1998. Area: 1259 sq km (486 sq miles)

2. a rare breed of pork and bacon pig having a black body and white points

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Berkshire

Sir Stanley Spencer, who was born and spent most of his life in Cookham, Berkshire, is probably best known for the series of artworks he created on the theme of resurrection.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

There had been speculation about which school Prince George would attend when he finished at independent prep school Lambrook in Berkshire, with a number of private schools being suggested.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, which doesn’t pay dividends, also suspended buybacks for nearly two years, amassing a record cash hoard.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway has been putting more money into beaten-down home builders, but timing a recovery in the housing market is tricky.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

Are my swan bumps caused by nervousness, the chilly Berkshire air in the Ted Shawn Theatre at Jacob’s Pillow, or haunting memories?

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince