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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One of the highlights of the summer social calendar, it is taking place over five days at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
There had been speculation about which school Prince George would attend when he finished at Lambrook School in Berkshire, where he has been studying with his sister Charlotte and brother Louis.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
She also worked as an intern business reporter at the Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield, Mass.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
As for his Berkshire holding, he noted the results haven’t been “as dynamic as we were hoping,” with a “subpar” return on assets.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Are my swan bumps caused by nervousness, the chilly Berkshire air in the Ted Shawn Theatre at Jacob’s Pillow, or haunting memories?
From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince
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