Carmarthenshire

American  

[kahr-mahr-thuhn-sheer, -sher] / kɑrˈmɑr ðənˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

1. a county in southern Wales. 925 sq. mi. (2,395 sq. km).

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Carmarthenshire British  

/ kɑːˈmɑːðənˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

1. a county of S Wales, formerly part of Dyfed (1974–96): on Carmarthen Bay, with the Cambrian Mountains in the N: generally agricultural (esp dairying). Administrative centre: Carmarthen. Pop: 176 000 (2003 est). Area: 2398 sq km (926 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Carmarthenshire

Carmarthen ( def. ) + shire ( def. )

Example Sentences

A racing car famous for breaking the land speed record has returned to Carmarthenshire to mark its centenary.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Lowri Mair Williams is facing a fitness to practice hearing over unacceptable conduct while girls' rugby lead at Llandovery College, Carmarthenshire.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

In 2018 they were named Silver Sustainable Tourism Business of the Year by the Carmarthenshire Tourism Association, and in 2025 they won an award for being the best stargazing accommodation in Carmarthenshire.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

But after being continually drawn back in their campervan, Adam and Lou Bourns decided to leave their life in Brixton and start afresh in Carmarthenshire.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

At the shop of a printer in Carmarthen I procured a copy of the following bidding circular, which may be a real document, or a fictitious one: Carmarthenshire, July 4th, 1862.

From British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions by Sikes, Wirt