Essex

American  

[es-iks] / ˈɛs ɪks /

noun

1. 2nd Earl of. Devereux, Robert.

2. a county in SE England. 1,418 sq. mi. (3,670 sq. km).

3. a town in N Maryland, near Baltimore.

4. a town in W Vermont.

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Essex ¹ British  

/ ˈɛsɪks /

noun

1. a county of SE England, on the North Sea and the Thames estuary; the geographical and ceremonial county includes Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea, which became independent unitary authorities in 1998. Administrative centre: Chelmsford. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 1 324 100 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 3446 sq km (1310 sq miles)

2. an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that in the early 7th century _ad comprised the modern county of Essex and much of Hertfordshire and Surrey. By the late 8th century, Essex had become a dependency of the kingdom of Mercia

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Essex ² British  

/ ˈɛsɪks /

noun

1. 2nd Earl of, title of Robert Devereux. ?1566–1601, English soldier and favourite of Queen Elizabeth I; executed for treason

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It’s that overall environment that offers a lifeline to the next generation of shows, said Hannah Essex, co-chief executive of the Society of London Theatre.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

Stuart Hooper, an assistant chief constable at Essex Police, says it has been an "incredibly challenging" period for the force.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

John Preston, an emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Essex, said "there is a case to answer here".

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

Tristan Essex is standing on the steps of Hull Crown Court, shoulder to shoulder with several others whose lives have been devastated by disgraced funeral director Robert Bush.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

Owen Chase, whose account of the sinking of the whaling ship Essex by a whale inspired Herman Melville, survived eighty-three days at sea with two mates, interrupted by a one-week stay on an inhospitable island.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel