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

The apparent spottings were made in areas ranging from Pembrokeshire to Ceredigion, Powys, Swansea, Denbighshire and Carmarthenshire.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Carmarthenshire council said the application had been refused as it was contrary to the policies set out within Carmarthenshire County Council's Local Development Plan.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said crews were sent to a two-storey, semi-detached property in Glanaman, Carmarthenshire, at about 23:20 BST on 27 May.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Jones said she began playing rugby with boys in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, alongside her sister, Celyn, after their father, a coach, put them both on the team.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

A precisely similar tradition exists concerning an old gentleman in Carmarthenshire.

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