Hertfordshire

American  

[hahr-ferd-sheer, -sher, hahrt-] / ˈhɑr fərdˌʃɪər, -ʃər, ˈhɑrt- /

noun

1. a county in SE England. 631 sq. mi. (1,635 sq. km).

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Hertfordshire British  

/ -ʃə, ˈhɑːtfədˌʃɪə /

noun

1. a county of S England, bordering on Greater London in the south: mainly low-lying, with the Chiltern Hills in the northwest; largely agricultural; light industries, esp in the new towns. Administrative centre: Hertford. Pop: 1 040 900 (2003 est). Area: 1634 sq km (631 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

The BBC dance competition, which airs from September to December, is filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

On Tuesday, Hertfordshire Police said it has sought advice from the Crown Prosecution Service and detectives determined there was "insufficient evidence" to bring forward criminal charges.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

As well as north London, it also operates in Manchester, Gateshead, Canvey Island in Essex, and Hertfordshire, working in conjunction with local emergency services for the wider community, regardless of faith.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Filming on the third series is due to begin in Hertfordshire later this spring, the BBC said, with Mike Bartlett returning as writer, creator and executive producer.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Such was Miss Lucas’s scheme; and appearances were so favourable, that when they parted at night, she would have felt almost secure of success if he had not been to leave Hertfordshire so very soon.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen