Tyrone

American

[tahy-rohn, tahy-rohn] / taɪˈroʊn, ˈtaɪ roʊn /

noun

a former administrative county in W Northern Ireland: replaced by several new districts 1973.
a male given name.

Tyrone British

/ tɪˈrəʊn /

noun

a historical county of W Northern Ireland, occupying almost a quarter of the total area of Northern Ireland; in 1973 its administrative functions were devolved to several district councils

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Example Sentences

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These are not the only animal carcasses that have been illegally dumped in rural parts of County Tyrone.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Aoibh said she sees the play as a call for change and empowerment in County Tyrone and beyond.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Mark, from Omagh in County Tyrone, also developed encephalitis, secondary to the meningitis, but fought through it all.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Pat McElhetton was working a late shift as a porter in South Tyrone Hospital on the day of the bomb.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

“Yo, brotha,” says Tyrone, thinking I’m nodding to him.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes

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