Yorkshire

American  

[yawrk-sheer, -sher] / ˈyɔrk ʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

1. Also called Yorks.  Also called York.  a former county in N England, now part of Humberside, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Cleveland, and Durham.

2. one of an English breed of white hogs having erect ears.

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Yorkshire British  

/ -ʃə, ˈjɔːkˌʃɪə /

noun

1. a historic county of N England: the largest English county, formerly divided administratively into East, West, and North Ridings. In 1974 it was much reduced in size and divided into the new counties of North, West, and South Yorkshire: in 1996 the East Riding of Yorkshire was reinstated as a unitary authority and parts of the NE were returned to North Yorkshire for geographical and ceremonial purposes

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Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Leeds United survive West Ham's fightback from 2-0 down to 2-2 as a penalty shootout victory sends the West Yorkshire side to their first FA Cup semi-final since 1987.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The North Yorkshire theme park opened near Ripon in 1969 and was once home to the longest rollercoaster in the world, the Ultimate, which held the title between 1991 and 2000.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Harper strode towards the centre of the 19th-Century grand hall, buoyed by her travelling Yorkshire faithful.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Gazing up at her from the sidewalk was a tiny, sad-eyed Yorkshire terrier.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood