Cheshire
Cheshire (name) means a county in north-west England, bordered by the Rivers Mersey and Dee. Example: “They rented a cottage in rural Cheshire for the summer.”
How to use Cheshire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English county, also lending its name to a well-known crumbly cheese.
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They rented a cottage in rural _____ for the summer.
Etymology
From Old English forms meaning "the shire of Chester", ultimately from Latin castra ("military camp").
Rhymes for Cheshire
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What does “Cheshire” mean?
The word “Cheshire” means a county in north-west England, bordered by the Rivers Mersey and Dee. In plain terms, an English county, also lending its name to a well-known crumbly cheese.
How do you pronounce “Cheshire”?
“Cheshire” is pronounced CHEH-shuhr (/ˈtʃɛʃər/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cheshire” in a sentence?
Here is “Cheshire” used in a sentence: “They rented a cottage in rural Cheshire for the summer.”
What part of speech is “Cheshire”?
Depending on how it is used, “Cheshire” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Cheshire” come from?
The word “Cheshire” comes from Latin. From Old English forms meaning "the shire of Chester", ultimately from Latin castra ("military camp").
Is “Cheshire” a common word?
“Cheshire” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Cheshire” have?
“Cheshire” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a county in north-west England, bordered by the Rivers Mersey and Dee.