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Aylesbury

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

noun

  1. one of an English breed of white, domestic ducks.

Aylesbury British  
/ -brɪ, ˈeɪlzbərɪ /

noun

  1. 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

Example Sentences

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He still needs round-the-clock care and lives in a home in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, for people with acquired brain injuries.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The former special constable was sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court on Friday to a total of 32 years, made up of 24 years' imprisonment and a further eight years on extended licence.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Masum, who appeared in the dock wearing a blue T-shirt and grey fleece jacket, was arrested in Aylesbury after a three-day manhunt by West Yorkshire Police.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2025

Kateryna, who lives in Aylesbury, says a doctor helped her with a "hard labour".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2025

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

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

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