ESSEX
- 01 B1 Intermediate
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.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.”