Derbyshire

American  

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

noun

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

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Derbyshire British  

/ 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)

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Example Sentences

Earlier this year, Denby Pottery in Derbyshire went into administration, citing rising energy and labour costs as the reasons.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Derbyshire said he felt this highlighted the economic benefits that could come from implementing a DRS for glass items.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

While the scheme is being launched next year, Derbyshire pointed out that it featured an "incredibly generous" four-year transition period for glass, to help producers and retailers adapt to the new requirements.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

"If you look at how DRS operates internationally, within a year or two we see return rates going up and then the corresponding drop in litter rates is genuinely transformational," Derbyshire said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“Sold,” the auctioneer said loudly, “for sixty pounds to Mr. Percival Derby of Derbyshire Farms.”

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper