Berkshire

[burk-sheer, -sher, bahrk-sheer, -sher]

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.

Berkshire

/ 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

Example Sentences

Charles Munger, Jr., son of the former Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman, contributed more than $32 million to the Hold Politicians Accountable PAC.

From Los Angeles Times

Both Gloucestershire and Berkshire health trusts carried out internal reviews in the wake of Issy's death.

From BBC

The groups opposing Proposition 50 have raised more than $35 million, with the vast majority coming from Republican donor Charles Munger Jr., the son of the former Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman.

From Los Angeles Times

Essex Police and the Foreign Office have been supporting the relatives since Mr Nunan, who grew up in Reading, Berkshire, disappeared.

From BBC

On Monday, Prince Harry had attended the WellChild awards in London, while his brother Prince William was at a Women's Institute meeting in Berkshire, with guests remembering the legacy of the late Queen Elizabeth.

From BBC