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noun

ESSEX

n.
US /ˈɛsɪks/ es·sex

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate British English

    a large county in southeast England, located between London and the North Sea.

    a ceremonial and administrative county in the East of England, bordered by Greater London to the southwest and the North Sea to the east.

    Simple

    Many people who work in London choose to live in Essex because of the easy train commute.

    In context

    The expansion of the railway network in the nineteenth century transformed Essex from a primarily agricultural region into a popular residential area for London workers.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate American English

    the name of several towns and areas in the United States and Canada.

    a common toponym in North America, referring to various municipalities, counties, and townships in jurisdictions such as Ontario, Maryland, and Vermont.

    Simple

    We drove through the town of Essex during our summer road trip across Ontario.

    In context

    The historical society in Essex, Connecticut, maintains several buildings that date back to the town's era as a prominent shipbuilding centre.

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