Ayrshire
Americannoun
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one of a Scottish breed of hardy dairy cattle having long, curving horns.
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Also called Ayr. a historic county in SW Scotland.
noun
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a historical county of SW Scotland, formerly part of Strathclyde region (1975–96), now divided into the council areas of North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, and East Ayrshire
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any one of a hardy breed of brown-and-white dairy cattle
Example Sentences
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Ayr Diving Club is fighting to save its local diving facilities after South Ayrshire Council announced plans to close them at the end of April due to budget cuts.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
South Ayrshire Council said the decision had not been taken lightly and reflected "significant operational, environmental and financial pressures affecting the long term sustainability of the diving pool".
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The flying visit to the Ayrshire town only lasted about 90 minutes and saw the singer pose for pictures with adoring fans.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
He told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he was seeking clarity from the UK government about the role of US planes using the South Ayrshire airport, which is owned by the Scottish government.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
The poet certainly wrote it ‘with his eye on the object,’ for the stream in question was no figment of the brain, but the Penwhapple in Ayrshire.
From The Age of Tennyson by Walker, Hugh
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