adj Uncommon

Wiltshire

WIHLT-shuh

Wiltshire (adj) means describing bacon or ham cured using a traditional method associated with the county of Wiltshire, England. Example: “He ordered the full English with Wiltshire-cured bacon.”

adj

Describing bacon or ham cured using a traditional method associated with the county of Wiltshire, England.

"He ordered the full English with Wiltshire-cured bacon."

How to use Wiltshire

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed mainly to describe a classic English style of cured bacon or ham, named after the county.

Common pairings

Wiltshire bacon Wiltshire cure Wiltshire ham

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Etymology

From the English county of Wiltshire, itself named after the town of Wilton.

Rhymes for Wiltshire

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Wiltshire” mean?

The word “Wiltshire” means describing bacon or ham cured using a traditional method associated with the county of Wiltshire, England. In plain terms, used mainly to describe a classic English style of cured bacon or ham, named after the county.

How do you pronounce “Wiltshire”?

“Wiltshire” is pronounced WIHLT-shuh (/ˈwɪlt.ʃə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “Wiltshire” in a sentence?

Here is “Wiltshire” used in a sentence: “He ordered the full English with Wiltshire-cured bacon.”

What part of speech is “Wiltshire”?

“Wiltshire” is an adjective.

Is “Wiltshire” a common word?

“Wiltshire” is an uncommon word in modern English.