Sussex

American  

[suhs-iks] / ˈsʌs ɪks /

noun

1. a former county in SE England: divided into East Sussex and West Sussex.

2. one of an English breed of red beef cattle.

3. one of an English breed of chickens, raised chiefly for marketing as roasters.

4. a kingdom of the Anglo-Saxon heptarchy in SE England.

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Sussex British  

/ ˈsʌsɪks /

noun

1. (until 1974) a county of SE England, now divided into the separate counties of East Sussex and West Sussex

2. (in Anglo-Saxon England) the kingdom of the South Saxons, which became a shire of the kingdom of Wessex in the early 9th century _a.d

3. a breed of red beef cattle originally from Sussex

4. a heavy and long-established breed of domestic fowl used principally as a table bird

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Example Sentences

You know I’m Sussex now,” the duchess replied.

From Los Angeles Times

Although the framing of the message isn't so intimate: "On behalf of the Office of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex."

From BBC

So far, councils in Hastings and East and West Sussex have confirmed they have asked for a delay.

From BBC

The company introduced hosepipe restrictions in July for Kent and Sussex customers after dry weather earlier in 2025.

From BBC

The Duchess of Sussex has shared a family photo taken with the Duke of Sussex and their two children alongside a Christmas message.

From BBC