Lincolnshire

American  

[ling-kuhn-sheer, -sher] / ˈlɪŋ kənˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

1. a county in E England. 2,272 sq. mi. (5,885 sq. km).

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Lincolnshire British  

/ -ʃə, ˈlɪŋkənˌʃɪə /

noun

1.  Lincs.  a county of E England, on the North Sea and the Wash: mostly low-lying and fertile, with fenland around the Wash and hills (the Lincoln Wolds ) in the east; one of the main agricultural counties of Great Britain: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the unitary authorities of North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire (both part of Humberside county from 1974 to 1996). Administrative centre: Lincoln. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 665 300 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 5880 sq km (2270 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

A social supermarket has opened in Lincolnshire, aiming to help families in food poverty save up to 70% on their weekly shop.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Local Conservative councillor Rob Kendrick, who spoke against the project at the inquiry, described the decision as "sad news for Lincolnshire and its residents."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

I remember the time and date very clearly as I had just pressed send on the back page of the Lincolnshire Echo.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

She is a nine-week-old puppy who has been introduced at a Lincolnshire secondary school to help tackle growing concerns about teenagers' mental health.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Lincolnshire, heavily agricultural, seemed to have suffered most, with reports of 10,000 birds dead.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson