Shropshire
Americannoun
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a former county in W England, now part of Salop.
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one of an English breed of dark-faced sheep, yielding good mutton and white wool.
noun
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a county of W central England: Telford and Wrekin became an independent unitary authority in 1998, and the remaining county of Shropshire became a unitary authority in 2009; mainly agricultural. Administrative centre: Shrewsbury. Pop (excluding Telford and Wrekin): 286 700 (2003 est). Area (excluding Telford and Wrekin): 3201 sq km (1236 sq miles)
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a breed of medium-sized sheep having a dense fleece, originating from Shropshire and Staffordshire, England
Example Sentences
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He was in Norbury on the Shropshire Union Canal when he spoke to the BBC and estimated several hundred of boaters were weighing up similar calculations.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
As part of BBC Farmwatch, "Tom the Young Farmer" tells BBC Shropshire how checking in with his mates has taken on a new meaning over the past year.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
This year's release of chicks is one step further towards "a situation where we're not at risk of losing this really iconic species for Shropshire", she added.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The Eurasian curlew is an iconic resident of the Shropshire Hills and the Welsh Marches, but declining numbers have seen the species added to the UK's Red List of highest conservation concern.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
He took long walks by himself around the Shropshire countryside, thinking.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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