Derbyshire

[dur-bee-sheer, -sher, dahr-bi-sheer, -sher]

noun

1. a county in central England. 1,060 sq. mi. (2,630 sq. km).

Derbyshire

/ ˈdɑːbɪˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

1. a county of N central England: contains the Peak District and several resorts with mineral springs: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the city of Derby, which became an independent unitary authority in 1997. Administrative centre: Matlock. Pop (excluding Derby city): 743 000 (2003 est). Area (excluding Derby city): 2551 sq km (985 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Mr Keir, from Bakewell, in Derbyshire, was handed the Freedom of Derbyshire in recognition of his service and life achievements on 12 February.

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During the 1950s, he began working as a painter and decorator for Derbyshire County Council, where he spent the majority of his working life until he retired in 1990, aged 65.

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Before receiving the Freedom of Derbyshire, Mr Keir returned to Normandy in June last year with other veterans to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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St George's Park lies in Derbyshire countryside, tucked out of sight.

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The report was commissioned by the Gynaecology Review Steering Group, which included representations from NHS England, UHDB, and the Derby and Derbyshire clinical commissioning group.

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