yorkshire

n. a large, historic area in the north of England.

n. the largest historic county in England, situated in the north-east and traditionally divided into three 'ridings'.

“We spent our summer holiday hiking through the hills of Yorkshire.”

“The historic boundaries of Yorkshire encompass a diverse landscape of industrial cities, rugged moorland, and a dramatic coastline.”

n. the specific way of speaking English used by people from Yorkshire.

n. the collection of English dialects spoken in the county of Yorkshire, characterized by distinct vowel sounds and vocabulary.

“He has a thick Yorkshire accent that can be hard for tourists to understand.”

“Linguists often study Yorkshire dialects to observe how traditional regional variations persist despite the influence of standard southern English.”

British English

n. a traditional British food made from flour, eggs, and milk, usually eaten with roast beef.

n. a baked savory pudding made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk or water; a staple of the traditional British Sunday roast.

“No Sunday dinner is complete without a giant, crispy Yorkshire.”

“The chef took great pride in his Yorkshires, ensuring the oil was smoking hot before pouring in the batter to achieve the perfect rise.”

British English · Informal

adj. coming from or relating to the county of Yorkshire.

adj. of or pertaining to the county of Yorkshire, its people, or its culture.

“She is very proud of her Yorkshire roots and visits her family there often.”

“The museum features an extensive collection of Yorkshire pottery dating back to the eighteenth century.”