wexford: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “wexford” mean?
A county in the southeast of Ireland, also its county town.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A county in the southeast of Ireland, also its county town.
Used to refer to things originating from or associated with County Wexford, Ireland (e.g., Wexford cheese, Wexford strawberries). Also the name of various places in other English-speaking countries named after the Irish county.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
In both varieties, it refers primarily to the Irish county. In the US/Canada, it may also refer to towns named Wexford (e.g., in Pennsylvania, Michigan). No significant usage difference.
Connotations
Connotes Irish heritage, agriculture, and in cultural contexts, the Wexford Festival Opera.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both dialects, used mainly in geographical, historical, or specific cultural contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “wexford” in a Sentence
[Proper Noun] of Wexford[Adjective] WexfordWexford [Noun]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “wexford” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Wexford coastline is scenic.
- She bought some Wexford cheddar.
American English
- He has Wexford ancestry.
- They serve a Wexford potato dish.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in tourism or agri-food sectors (e.g., 'Wexford strawberries are exported').
Academic
Used in historical, geographical, or cultural studies relating to Ireland.
Everyday
Used when discussing travel, heritage, or Irish affairs.
Technical
Used in precise geographical or administrative contexts.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “wexford”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “wexford”
- Misspelling as 'Wexfort' or 'Wexforde'. Using it with an article ('the Wexford') is incorrect when referring to the county.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is both a county and a town (the county town) in Ireland. 'County Wexford' is the administrative area.
It is pronounced WEKS-fərd. The 'Wex' rhymes with 'hex', and the 'ford' is like the word 'ford'.
It is known for its agricultural produce (like strawberries), its coastline, the Wexford Festival Opera, and its Irish history.
Yes, in a classifying sense to indicate origin (e.g., Wexford cheese, Wexford accent). It is not a descriptive adjective like 'big' or 'blue'.
A county in the southeast of Ireland, also its county town.
Wexford is usually formal/geographical in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: WEX for 'west exit'? Actually, it's in the southeast. Better: 'Wex-FORD' – you might need a ford to cross a river in the Irish countryside.
Conceptual Metaphor
PLACE FOR PRODUCT (e.g., 'Wexford' for cheese or strawberries from that region).
Practice
Quiz
What is 'Wexford' primarily?