Aylesbury

American

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

noun

one of an English breed of white, domestic ducks.

Aylesbury British

/ -brɪ, ˈeɪlzbərɪ /

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2025

"That's my secret to a long life: custard, custard, custard; rhubarb from the garden and custard," said Mr Lemon, a great-great grandfather, from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

The first group of volunteers were trained at the Trust's Finemere Wood nature reserve between Bicester and Aylesbury.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

Alysoun Owen, who teaches English to Ukrainiains at the Aylesbury Vineyard church, says there are issues "after the six-month programme ended and over rehousing".

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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