Derbyshire

proper noun
UK /ˈdɑː.bi.ʃər/
US /ˈdɜːr.bi.ʃɚ/

Derbyshire is a county in the middle of England with pretty hills and small towns.

My aunt lives in Derbyshire, near the Peak District.

SYNONYMS

countyshireregiondistrict

RELATED WORDS

EnglandPeak DistrictcountyMidlandsBakewell

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A historic county in the East Midlands of England, known for the Peak District National Park.

Derbyshire is famous for its beautiful countryside and walking trails.

3. A surname or place name derived from the River Derwent and the Old English word for a fortified place.

The name Derbyshire originally meant 'the shire of Derby'.

4. A type of blue cheese made in the county of Derbyshire.

We bought some Derbyshire cheese at the market.