Carmarthenshire

American

[kahr-mahr-thuhn-sheer, -sher] / kɑrˈmɑr ðənˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

a county in southern Wales. 925 sq. mi. (2,395 sq. km).

Carmarthenshire British

/ kɑːˈmɑːðənˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

a county of S Wales, formerly part of Dyfed (1974–96): on Carmarthen Bay, with the Cambrian Mountains in the N: generally agricultural (esp dairying). Administrative centre: Carmarthen. Pop: 176 000 (2003 est). Area: 2398 sq km (926 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Carmarthenshire

Carmarthen ( def. ) + shire ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Tirion, from Brechfa in Carmarthenshire, had been out for drinks with friends and was walking back to her mum's house afterwards when she "suddenly dropped to the floor".

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But after being continually drawn back in their campervan, Adam and Lou Bourns decided to leave their life in Brixton and start afresh in Carmarthenshire.

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After spending a few years looking at properties, the couple, who bonded over their love of nature, camping and outdoor activities, came across the 80-acre piece of land in the Carmarthenshire countryside.

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In 2018 they were named Silver Sustainable Tourism Business of the Year by the Carmarthenshire Tourism Association, and in 2025 they won an award for being the best stargazing accommodation in Carmarthenshire.

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The 23-year-old from Carmarthenshire gradually built an audience through daily uploads and live streaming performances.

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