Somerset

American  

[suhm-er-set, -sit] / ˈsʌm ərˌsɛt, -sɪt /

noun

1. a city in SE Massachusetts.

2. a town in S Kentucky.

3. Somersetshire.

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Somerset ¹ British  

/ -ˌsɛt, ˈsʌməsɪt /

noun

1. a county of SW England, on the Bristol Channel: the Mendip Hills lie in the north and Exmoor in the west: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the unitary authorities of North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset (both part of Avon county from 1975 until 1996): mainly agricultural (esp dairying and fruit). Administrative centre: Taunton. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 507 500 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 3452 sq km (1332 sq miles)

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Somerset ² British  

/ ˈsʌməsɛt /

noun

1. 1st Duke of, title of Edward Seymour . ?1500–52, English statesman, protector of England (1547–49) during Edward VI's minority. He defeated the Scots (1547) and furthered the Protestant Reformation: executed

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Somerset

In Somerset, strong winds and thundery showers are expected.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

In a statement, Det Sgt Sarah Bowden from Avon and Somerset Police commended Atticus' family for their "great dignity and courage" throughout a "harrowing" trial.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

The first confirmed breeding of night heron in the UK was recorded in Somerset in 2017, but it is a scarce visitor to the UK.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

With 10 domestic T20 trophies between them, Northants Steelbacks, reigning champions Somerset, Hampshire Hawks and Notts Outlaws are no strangers to 20-over cricket's showpiece event.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

She glanced back at Dr. Somerset, and something sad flickered in her eyes, but Ivy was too distracted by the word awesome to care what June might be talking about.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake