Cotswold

American

[kots-wohld, -wuhld] / ˈkɒts woʊld, -wəld /

noun

one of an English breed of large sheep having coarse, long wool.

Cotswold British

/ -wəld, ˈkɒtsˌwəʊld /

noun

a breed of sheep with long wool that originated in the Cotswolds. It is believed to be one of the oldest breeds in the world

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Etymology

Origin of Cotswold

Named after the Cotswolds, where the breed originated

Example Sentences

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The listing, which is held by Andrew Barnes and Marcus O’Brien of Sotheby’s International Realty, touts the property’s many positive attributes, including its “43 acres of rolling Cotswold countryside.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 2026

Mr Jones will receive £200 worth of Cotswold Outdoor vouchers, while their seven fellow finalists will each receive a £50 voucher.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

"In partnership with Oxford Cotswold Archaeology, we plan to make these discoveries as accessible to the public as possible."

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

Oxford Cotswold Archaeology discovered a cloth package containing 321 silver coins in mint condition during excavations at Sizewell C on the Suffolk coast.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

“So you traded an Italian villa and wine for a crumbling Cotswold and an illegal lab pet. You’re not very good at trades, are you, Lily?”

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

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