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

According to a 2024 study by the University of Stirling, universities with successful local football teams are more attractive to prospective students.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Radha Stirling, the CEO of Detained in Dubai, which provides legal assistance in the country, told the BBC she is representing four people detained in the UAE and is aware of a fifth.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Exposure to second-hand smoke - associated with deadly toxins - has been cut by 96% since the ban, according to analysis by Public Health Scotland and the University of Stirling.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Netflix has confirmed ‘Bridgerton’s’ next central couple: Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

On the return bus ride to Stirling, Benji talked nonstop about how he’d spend his reward money.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty