Cotswolds
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Definition
Proper noun: - A range of low hills in southwestern England: The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its rolling hills, picturesque villages built from distinctive honey-colored limestone, and historic market towns.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We spent a lovely weekend hiking in the Cotswolds.
- The Cotswolds are famous for their charming villages and beautiful countryside.
- Tourism is a major industry in the Cotswolds.
Advanced Usage
- "the Cotswold Way": A long-distance footpath that runs along the length of the Cotswold escarpment.
- We walked a section of the Cotswold Way last summer.
Variants and Related Words
- Cotswold (adjective): Relating to the Cotswolds region.
- The hotel had a lovely Cotswold stone facade.
- Cotswold sheep (noun): A breed of sheep with long wool, historically associated with the area.
- Cotswold sheep were once a major source of wealth for the region.
Synonyms
- Region
- Hills
- Countryside (when referring to the area's landscape)
Related Phrases and Idioms
(This is a proper noun for a specific geographic location, so it does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms. Its usage is primarily descriptive.)
Noun
- a range of low hills in southwestern England