Aylesbury

American

[eylz-buh-ree, -bree] / ˈeɪlz bə ri, -bri /

noun

one of an English breed of white, domestic ducks.

Aylesbury British

/ ˈeɪlzbərɪ, -brɪ /

noun

a town in SE central England, administrative centre of Buckinghamshire. Pop: 69 021 (2001)

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Etymology

Origin of Aylesbury

First recorded in 1850–55; named after Aylesbury, England

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Aylesbury

The force confirmed it was initially called to reports of vehicles being damaged in Aylesbury Road, at about 22:40 BST on Monday.

From BBC ● May 12, 2026

He was also made subject of a five-month curfew and handed a three-month exclusion with electronic monitoring from entering Aylesbury.

From BBC ● May 8, 2026

Aylesbury MP Laura Kyrke-Smith, whose close friend took her own life after having a baby, called access a "postcode lottery" with some areas "complete deserts".

From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026

Leslie Lemon, from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, died on Friday, just 10 days after his birthday.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2025

"My mother goes to Aylesbury every afternoon to play bingo," Matilda had said.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

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