noun a county or district, especially in England
Frequently used in titles or settings of movies and TV shows to evoke a sense of fantasy or nostalgia.
Commonly used in fantasy literature to denote a region or land, often associated with a medieval or fantastical setting.
Historically used to designate a territorial division in medieval England.
Used in property names or addresses to convey a sense of tradition or rural charm.
Refers to a traditional term for a county or district in the United Kingdom, especially in England.
In the context of a writer, 'shire' may be used to refer to a specific region or area, such as in the case of a fantasy novel where a character comes from the 'shire'.
In the context of a psychologist, 'shire' may be used in a therapeutic setting as a visualization or relaxation technique, such as imagining oneself in a peaceful 'shire' to reduce stress.