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, farmers have described this as the worst drought in 50 years, leaving crops struggling.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

Glastonbury Tor, Burrow Mump, and King Alfred's Tower in Somerset also offer high vantage points where the moon can be seen plainly on clear nights.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

In Somerset, strong winds and thundery showers are expected.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

The Somerset Parent Carer Forum surveyed its members, and said it was a "recurring concern" that there is a struggle to find holiday activities.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

“Just school and stuff. I’m hanging out with June Somerset a lot lately, so that’s cool.”

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