shire

noun
UK: /ʃaɪər/
US: /ʃaɪər/

  1. A county, especially in England.

    1. The shire's economy depends heavily on agriculture.
    2. The historical significance of the shire attracts many tourists every year.

  2. A geographical or administrative region similar to a county.

    1. They moved to a rural shire after retiring from the city.
    2. The shire council is responsible for local services and infrastructure projects.

Synonyms

region county district
shire noun

  1. A large breed of English draught horse.

    1. The shire horse is known for its impressive size and strength.
    2. Shire horses were commonly used for pulling heavy loads on farms.
shire transitive-verb

  1. To divide (a region) into shires.

    1. The king decided to shire the vast territory for better governance.
    2. Historically, the area was shired to improve administrative efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shire" in English means: A county, especially in England., A geographical or administrative region similar to a county..

The phonetic transcription of "shire" is /ʃaɪər/ in British English and /ʃaɪər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shire": region, county, district.

Example usage of "shire": "The shire's economy depends heavily on agriculture.". More examples on the page.