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

Speaking in Stirling, Swinney said he was "very concerned" by the latest news.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Stirling said she is receiving daily notifications that people have been detained and is aware of "dozens" of cases.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The frustrated Stirling asked the workers to expose the back of the slab by digging beneath it and levering up the stone with poles.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann