Wiltshire

[ wilt-sheer, -sher ]

noun

1. Also Wilts [] a county in S England. 1,345 sq. mi. (3,485 sq. km). : Salisbury.
2. one of an English breed of white sheep having long, spiral horns.
3. Also called Wiltshire cheese. a cylindrical, semihard cheese, moister and flakier than cheddar.

Wiltshire

/ -ˌʃɪə; ˈwɪltʃə /

noun

1. a county of S England, consisting mainly of chalk uplands, with Salisbury Plain in the south and the Marlborough Downs in the north; prehistoric remains (at Stonehenge and Avebury); became a unitary authority in 2009: the geographical and ceremonial county includes Swindon unitary authority (established in 1997). Administrative centre: Trowbridge. Pop (excluding Swindon): 440 800 (2003 est). Area (excluding Swindon): 3481 sq km (1344 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Since then, Wiltshire has sold out a number of exhibitions, and his story has been featured in multiple books and documentaries marveling at his memorable artistic feats.

From Ozy

“I remember walking away from the very first scan so happy,” said Roberts, 39, who lives in Wiltshire, England.

From Washington Post

Wiltshire Police told the Daily Beast the death is not being treated as suspicious.

From The Daily Beast

William and Harry were today cutting the ribbon on a new recovery centre for the charity Help for Heroes in Wiltshire.

From The Daily Beast

The centre in Wiltshire can accommodate 50 residents, four families and more than 150 day visitors.

From The Daily Beast

The diocese includes parts of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, and a small but populous Cathedral.

From Project Gutenberg

His early education was undertaken by a sister; and in 1803 he was sent to Warminister School, in Wiltshire.

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Since Cobbett no keener agriculturist's eye or better pen had surveyed North Wiltshire.

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Ten years have passed away, and the Wiltshire labourers have only moved in two things—education and discontent.

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Out of Wiltshire there would be no cliffs, quarries, river-banks, presenting dangers.

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