Cheviot

American  

[shiv-ee-uht, shev-, chev-ee-uht, chee-vee-, shev-ee-uht] / ˈʃɪv i ət, ˈʃɛv-, ˈtʃɛv i ət, ˈtʃi vi-, ˈʃɛv i ət /

noun

1. a city in SW Ohio.

2. one of a British breed of sheep, noted for its heavy fleece of medium length.

3. (lowercase) a woolen fabric in a coarse twill weave, for coats, suits, etc.

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Cheviot British  

/ ˈtʃɛv-, ˈtʃiːvɪət /

noun

1. a large British breed of sheep reared for its wool

2. (often not capital) a rough twill-weave woollen suiting fabric

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Etymology

Origin of Cheviot

First recorded in 1805–15; named after the Cheviot Hills

Example Sentences

However, Ben Barringer, head of technology research at Quilter Cheviot, says any increased costs would be limited by the rate charged by Netflix, which he calls the "price-setter in the market".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Given that this is the second time a combination attempt between the mining companies has fallen through, Quilter Cheviot analyst Maurizio Carulli doesn’t see any more attempts in the foreseeable future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

“By all appearances, Sokol was a man of integrity and talent who was poised to replace Buffett,” said Darren Pollock, who runs Cheviot Value Management in Los Angeles, a longtime Berkshire shareholder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Richard Carter, head of fixed interest research at Quilter Cheviot, said with the Budget two weeks away "many businesses will have shelved any major hiring plans".

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

But it wasn’t peacetime, it was now, late November 1943, with the first snow on the Cheviot Hills in the west.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein