Berkshire
Americannoun
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Also called Berks. a county in S England. 485 sq. mi. (1,255 sq. km).
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one of an English breed of black hogs, having white markings on the feet, face, and tail.
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a steam locomotive having a two-wheeled front truck, eight driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck.
noun
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Berks. a historic county of S England: since reorganization in 1974 the River Thames has marked the N boundary while the Berkshire Downs occupy central parts; the county council was replaced by six unitary authorities in 1998. Area: 1259 sq km (486 sq miles)
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a rare breed of pork and bacon pig having a black body and white points
Example Sentences
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Berkshire Partners didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Berkshire does own about $60 billion of Apple stock, but that issue likely could be finessed to get Cook.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Anesthesia Partners in 2012 but sold half its stake in 2017 and now holds a minority interest in the business, along with fellow private-equity firm Berkshire Partners.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
There’s probably room for improvement at Berkshire on the operational and investment sides.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Napoleon was a large, rather fierce-looking Berkshire boar, the only Berkshire on the farm, not much of a talker, but with a reputation for getting his own way.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
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