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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Example Sentences

In the latest film, the little Essex church doubles for a neo-gothic church in upstate New York.

From BBC

"Adoption is lifelong, so must be the support," says Jackie from Essex, one of the parents.

From BBC

He added that tax measures for self-employment "helped us out" and they had expanded into other parts of Essex in the past 12 months.

From BBC

After releasing his most recent album, “Essex Honey,” Blood Orange made his impromptu return to the fest — calling last year’s set “one of his favorite shows.”

From Los Angeles Times

Essex is made up of 12 councils at a district level, which typically look after waste collections, building regulations and leisure services.

From BBC