Lincolnshire

American  

[ling-kuhn-sheer, -sher] / ˈlɪŋ kənˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

1. a county in E England. 2,272 sq. mi. (5,885 sq. km).

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Lincolnshire British  

/ -ʃə, ˈlɪŋkənˌʃɪə /

noun

1.  Lincs.  a county of E England, on the North Sea and the Wash: mostly low-lying and fertile, with fenland around the Wash and hills (the Lincoln Wolds ) in the east; one of the main agricultural counties of Great Britain: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the unitary authorities of North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire (both part of Humberside county from 1974 to 1996). Administrative centre: Lincoln. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 665 300 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 5880 sq km (2270 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Donna Watton and Rachael Beddow Davison, from Lincolnshire, are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

More than 600 households in the area have already registered for support, and North Lincolnshire Council is urging others to do so as soon as possible.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Scientists said a fireball spotted in the skies above East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire was a meteor.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Local Conservative councillor Rob Kendrick, who spoke against the project at the inquiry, described the decision as "sad news for Lincolnshire and its residents."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

It was the song of the Lincolnshire Poacher that Mr. Revere had taught Johnny and Johnny had taught Rab.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes