Worcestershire

American

[woos-ter-sheer, -sher] / ˈwʊs tərˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

a former county in W central England, now part of Hereford and Worcester.
Worcestershire sauce.

Worcestershire British

/ ˈwʊstəˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

a county of W central England, formerly (1974–98) part of Hereford and Worcester. Administrative centre: Worcester. Pop: 549 300 (2003 est). Area: 1742 sq km (674 sq miles)

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In the West Midlands, the highest maximum temperature was 38C in Pershore, Worcestershire, according to Met Office figures.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

In neighbouring Worcestershire, a number of homes were damaged and 30 properties evacuated in the market town of Pershore, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

The charity tournament and Worcestershire Junior Rapid-Play Championships were held at the venue, with more than 30 taking part, of which the majority were from Worcestershire.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

West Mercia Police said officers had responded to reports of a missing child in Badsey, Worcestershire, on Wednesday evening.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

Over the sleeping giant of the Malvern Hills, a double rainbow linked the Worcestershire Beacon with the British Camp.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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