county
Translation
county
Examples
They live in a rural part of the county.
They live in a rural part of the county.
The county is famous for its cheese.
The county is famous for its cheese.
Grammar Patterns
((name)) County a geographical/administrative area They live in Kent County.
((county)) + noun relating to a county The county fair is next week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shire, province, district
Etymology
From Old French 'conté', related to 'count' (the nobleman), meaning the domain of a count.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'county fair', a common event in many US counties.