Stirling

American  

[stur-ling] / ˈstɜr lɪŋ /

noun

1. Also called Stirlingshire.  a historic county in central Scotland.

2. a city in and the administrative center of the Central region, in central Scotland, on the Forth River.

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Stirling ¹ British  

/ ˈstɜːlɪŋ /

noun

1. a city in central Scotland, in Stirling council area on the River Forth: its castle was a regular residence of many Scottish monarchs between the 12th century and 1603. Pop: 32 673 (2001)

2. a council area of central Scotland, created from part of Central Region in 1996; includes most of the historical county of Stirlingshire: the Forth valley rises to the Grampian Mountains in the N. Administrative centre: Stirling. Pop: 86 370 (2003 est). Area: 2173 sq km (839 sq miles)

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Stirling ² British  

/ ˈstɜːrlɪŋ /

noun

1. Sir James. 1926–92, British architect; buildings include the Neue Staatsgalerie in Stuttgart (1977–84)

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Example Sentences

Judge Alison Stirling said custody was the only option due to the serious nature of the offending.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The ball, which is believed to date from between 1540 and 1570 was discovered in the 1970s, lodged in the rafters behind the Queen's Chamber at Stirling Castle.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Stirling Smith curator Aiofe McKenna said it was exciting that the ball was travelling to Miami.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

DJ and nightlife charity founder Holly Lester has begun a legal challenge to the minister for communities' response to the Stirling review.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

But what Felix really wanted was to get something that every kid at Stirling already had.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty