Yorkshire

American  

[yawrk-sheer, -sher] / ˈjɔrk ʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

1. Also called Yorks.  Also called York.  a former county in N England, now part of Humberside, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Cleveland, and Durham.

2. one of an English breed of white hogs having erect ears.

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Yorkshire British  

/ -ʃə, ˈjɔːkˌʃɪə /

noun

1. a historic county of N England: the largest English county, formerly divided administratively into East, West, and North Ridings. In 1974 it was much reduced in size and divided into the new counties of North, West, and South Yorkshire: in 1996 the East Riding of Yorkshire was reinstated as a unitary authority and parts of the NE were returned to North Yorkshire for geographical and ceremonial purposes

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Example Sentences

The jury could not agree on a charge against both men of foreign interference by forcing entry into the Pontefract, West Yorkshire home of an alleged fraud suspect originally from Hong Kong.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

"I've been a river keeper in Hampshire for 10 years but I grew up looking after a river in Yorkshire" says Seth Crosswaite, river keeper at Houghton Lodge.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Another mother told the BBC she felt "disappointed" with West Yorkshire Police.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has joined calls from other marine conservation groups for a government policy to tackle the issue.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Gazing up at her from the sidewalk was a tiny, sad-eyed Yorkshire terrier.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood