Derbyshire

American

[dur-bee-sheer, -sher, dahr-bi-sheer, -sher] / ˈdɜr biˌʃɪər, -ʃər, ˈdɑr bɪˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

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

Derbyshire British

/ ˈdɑːbɪˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

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)

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Samantha's specific incident is currently under investigation by Derbyshire Police.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Anderson capitalised on the batsmen's uncertainty to take two wickets in an over and reduce Derbyshire to 77-6.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Further addressing the union's accusation that the deal had been changed at the last minute, Streeting told Victoria Derbyshire, standing in for Kuenssberg, this would not be in his "interest or the government's".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Stuart Sims, from Breaston in Derbyshire, has neuroendocrine cancer and was given a cardiology referral after he was told he had a leaking valve in his heart in November.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

On Sundays I used to walk to the garage and disguise myself in helmet, goggles, old raincoat and rubber waders and ride all over Derbyshire.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl

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