Lincolnshire

[ling-kuhn-sheer, -sher]

noun

1. a county in E England. 2,272 sq. mi. (5,885 sq. km).

Lincolnshire

/ -ʃə, ˈlɪŋkənˌʃɪə /

noun

1. Lincs. a county of E England, on the North Sea and the Wash: mostly low-lying and fertile, with fenland around the Wash and hills (the Lincoln Wolds ) in the east; one of the main agricultural counties of Great Britain: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the unitary authorities of North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire (both part of Humberside county from 1974 to 1996). Administrative centre: Lincoln. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 665 300 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 5880 sq km (2270 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Another Tory defector, Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire Andrea Jenkyns, told me she believed three more former Conservative MPs were in talks to join Reform.

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He points to one new facility opened this year by European provider Milence in the Lincolnshire port of Immingham that is offering fast charging at around half the price seen elsewhere.

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"In Lincolnshire - my county - people welcome the idea," he said.

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What does Grimsby Town's dramatic win over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday mean for this town in North East Lincolnshire famous for its once mighty fishing industry?

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Most United fans would have predicted a tricky night on the Lincolnshire coast but victory was also expected, with almost £200m spent on a new forward line this summer.

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