a historical area of northwestern England on the Irish Sea; noted for textiles
"The historic mills of Lancashire once produced the finest cotton fabrics in the world."
A type of cheese made in Lancashire, England.
"We enjoyed a slice of creamy Lancashire cheese on our afternoon toast."
In plain English: Lancashire is a historic county located in northwestern England known for its industrial history and distinct dialect.
"The family enjoyed their weekend visiting friends in Lancashire to sample its famous cheese and lace."
A maritime county in the north-west of England bordered by the Irish Sea, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Merseyside.
"Lancashire is a historic maritime county in north-western England that borders the Irish Sea along with Cumbria, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and Merseyside."
The name comes from the Old English word for "county" attached to Lancaster. It entered modern usage as a straightforward combination of the town's name and the suffix indicating an administrative region.