Synonyms for

Shire

Verb / ʃaɪr / Another word for shire — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a county or region in Great Britain, typically one that has a noble lord as its chief

Synonyms & similar words

shirehorse county region territory province district domain land area zone division jurisdiction realm demesne estate fief barony lordship manor hundred wapentake

Synonyms by register

Formal

county district territory province

Literary

realm domain land

Antonyms

city metropolis urban town center conurbation

Common collocations

  • the Shire
  • West Yorkshire Shire
  • South Yorkshire Shire
  • North Yorkshire Shire
  • East Yorkshire Shire
  • Shire Hall
  • Shire Council

Word family

noun shire

Usage note

Primarily used in the United Kingdom to refer to a county. It can also refer to the fictional homeland of hobbits in J.R.R. Tolkien's works.

Example sentences

  1. The shire of Middle Earth is full of adventures.
  2. I wish to visit the shire in England someday.
  3. The shire of Yorkshire is famous for its beautiful countryside.
  4. The shire of Camelot was ruled by King Arthur.
  5. The shire of Berkshire is home to Windsor Castle.

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