shire
nounUK /ˈʃaɪə/
US /ˈʃaɪər/
A shire is a county, which is a large area of land in a country.
He grew up in a quiet shire full of green hills and farms.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A shire is a breed of large, heavy horse used for pulling loads.
The farmer used a strong shire to pull the heavy cart.
3. In stories, the Shire is a peaceful, green land where hobbits live.
Frodo left the Shire to begin his long journey.
4. Shire can mean the rural countryside, especially in Britain.
They moved from the busy city to a quiet shire.