Shire
Pronunciation: /ˈʃaɪr/
Shire (noun)
- A large area of land in England, often used as the name of a county.
- A traditional county division in England, used in older records and place names.
- A district name in some places, meaning a wider local area than a town.
Examples
- The shire has many small towns and quiet roads.
- People in the shire often know each other well.