Phrase guide

city and county

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

a local authority area formed by uniting the territory of a county and a city

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Ireland

Topics: law

Examples

  • 2016 September 9, "WLR live from the heart of the 8th annual Waterford Harvest Festival" WLR FM As a city and county that takes huge pride in its food producers, this year’s festival will also shine the spotlight on its 'food heroes', the people who grow, cultivate, harvest, produce, prepare, promote and serve some of the country’s best food.

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noun

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see city, county.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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