Staffordshire

American  

[staf-erd-sheer, -sher] / ˈstæf ərdˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

1. a county in central England. 1,154 sq. mi. (2,715 sq. km). Stafford.

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Staffordshire British  

/ -ʃə, ˈstæfədˌʃɪə /

noun

1. a county of central England: lowlands in the east and south rise to the Pennine uplands in the north; important in the history of industry, coal and iron having been worked at least as early as the 13th century. In 1974 the industrial area in the S passed to the new county of West Midlands; Stoke-on-Trent became an independent unitary authority in 1997. Administrative centre: Stafford. Pop (excluding Stoke-on-Trent): 811 000 (2003 est). Area (excluding Stoke-on-Trent): 2624 sq km (1013 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Verity PCOS, which has a number of volunteer-run support groups, including in Coventry and Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire, has campaigned for the name to change for over a decade.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The work by Rabone, from South Staffordshire, will examine how well the white stork can adapt to different environments and habitats, alongside what the public, farmers and land managers think about the plans.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

All 10 city, county, district and borough councils in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are due to be abolished and replaced with new unitary authorities.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The FA's Staffordshire base opened in 2012 and has been credited with playing a key role in the subsequent revival of England men's and women's teams.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

She was a tough-looking mongrel, part Staffordshire terrier, part German shepherd—part wolf, for all Malcolm knew—and now, by the look of things, spoiling for a fight.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman