Yorkshire

American  

[yawrk-sheer, -sher] / ˈjɔrk 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  

/ ˈjɔːkˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

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

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Yorkshire

"It's not just four mayors who sit in Yorkshire, all our combined authorities are made up of those local authorities as well," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

The idea of a Yorkshire parliament has previously been advocated by the Yorkshire Party.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

This is some way off the UK's September temperature record, though, which stands at 35.6C, set in 1906 at Bawtry in South Yorkshire.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam footage is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

“My mum used to make Yorkshire pudding at Christmastime,” I say.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone