Leicester

American  

[les-ter] / ˈlɛs tər /

noun

1. 1st Earl of. Robert Dudley.

2. a city in Leicestershire in central England.

3. Leicestershire.

4. one of an English breed of large sheep, noted for its coarse, long wool and large yield of mutton.

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Leicester ¹ British  

/ ˈlɛstə /

noun

1. a city in central England, in Leicester unitary authority, on the River Soar: administrative centre of Leicestershire: Roman remains and a ruined Norman castle; two universities (1957, 1992); light engineering, hosiery, and footwear industries. Pop: 283 900 (2003 est)

2. a unitary authority in central England, in Leicestershire. Pop: 330 574 (2001). Area: 73 sq km (28 sq miles)

3. short for Leicestershire

4. a breed of sheep with long wool, originally from Leicestershire

5. a fairly mild dark orange whole-milk cheese, similar to Cheddar

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Leicester ² British  

/ ˈlɛstə /

noun

1. Earl of. title of Robert Dudley. ?1532–88, English courtier; favourite of Elizabeth I. He led an unsuccessful expedition to the Netherlands (1585–87)

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Example Sentences

The project was a collaboration between The Open University and the University of Leicester.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

At North Mead Primary Academy in Leicester, almost half the pupils are on free school meals because they are from the lowest income families.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Plus, and I'll say this quietly, Leicester fans, because it has happened before.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

So have Leicester, previously an EastEnders storyline of a rugby club, finally found their man?

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

If this is but Leicester, I thought, what must London be like?

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood