Wiltshire

American  

[wilt-sheer, -sher] / ˈwɪlt ʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

1. Also Wilts a county in S England. 1,345 sq. mi. (3,485 sq. km). Salisbury.

2. one of an English breed of white sheep having long, spiral horns.

3. Also called Wiltshire cheese. a cylindrical, semihard cheese, moister and flakier than cheddar.

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Wiltshire British  

/ ˈwɪltʃə, -ˌʃɪə /

noun

1. a county of S England, consisting mainly of chalk uplands, with Salisbury Plain in the south and the Marlborough Downs in the north; prehistoric remains (at Stonehenge and Avebury); became a unitary authority in 2009: the geographical and ceremonial county includes Swindon unitary authority (established in 1997). Administrative centre: Trowbridge. Pop (excluding Swindon): 440 800 (2003 est). Area (excluding Swindon): 3481 sq km (1344 sq miles)

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Wiltshire

He had been living in Wiltshire until he discovered he had kidney cancer, had a kidney removed and moved back to Cornwall for what he called a "better, nicer pace of life".

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

"It makes sense to have the set-up with Swindon staying in Wiltshire," Bearder said.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

It is hoped under combined authorities, mayor and deputy mayors would also oversee things like the police and fire services - but currently Swindon's services operate in Wiltshire.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

Peter Mason lives in Minety, in north Wiltshire, where most homes rely on heating oil.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

She knew that she did not have the right to ask her sister about her new address, or Robbie where the train was taking him, or about the cottage in Wiltshire.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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