Denbighshire

American

[den-bee-sheer, -sher] / ˈdɛn biˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

a county in northern Wales. 326 sq. mi. (844 sq. km).

Denbighshire British

/ ˈdɛnbɪˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

a county of N Wales: split between Clwyd and Gwynedd in 1974; reinstated with different boundaries in 1996: borders the Irish Sea, with the Cambrian Mountains in the south: chiefly agricultural. Administrative centre: Ruthin. Pop: 94 900 (2003 est). Area: 844 sq km (327 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Denbighshire

From Welsh Dinbych + shire ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Ceredigion council said it had only issued one licence to operate donkey or pony rides in the county - from Aberystwyth promenade - while Denbighshire has none.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

A Denbighshire council spokesperson said the first phase of works was finished recently where "improvements to the existing steps" were made at Cynwyd and a new tarmac surface was laid.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Denbighshire council said it was working with landowners to improve access.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

On Thursday, the King and Queen attended the traditional Maundy service at Denbighshire in Wales.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

There is, owing to the changed bed of the Conwy stream, a small detached part of the county on the north coast of Denbighshire, stretching inland for some 2� m. between Old Colwyn and Llandulas.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various

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