shetland

[US]/'ʃetlənd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Shetland Islands (a group of islands in eastern Scotland)

Phrases & Collocations

Shetland pony

Shetland sheepdog

shetland islands

Example Sentences

Shetland ponies are known for their small size and thick coats.

The Shetland Islands are located off the northeast coast of Scotland.

She knitted a cozy Shetland wool sweater for the winter.

My friend adopted a Shetland sheepdog from the shelter.

The Shetland lace shawl she wore was intricately woven.

Shetland wool is prized for its warmth and durability.

The annual Shetland Folk Festival attracts musicians from around the world.

She visited the Shetland Museum to learn about the island's history.

The Shetland sheep are well adapted to the harsh climate of the islands.

He bought a traditional Shetland knit hat as a souvenir.

Real-world Examples

That's not the case for all of the Shetland Islands though.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2020 Collection

And you lived in the Shetland Islands for a while, how is Scottish different there?

Source: The Evolution of English Vocabulary

The most complete broch still standing is Mousa broch, which can be found in Shetland.

Source: Reel Knowledge Scroll

On March 15 we passed beyond the latitude of the South Shetland and South Orkney Islands.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

Which of these island chains is located the farthest north? Shetland Islands, Orkney Islands, Canary Islands or Azores.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2020 Collection

But Stockan said Orkney gets less support from the Scottish government than other island communities in Shetland or the Hebrides.

Source: VOA Special July 2023 Collection

We could see the cliffs of Shetland about two miles off.

Source: Langman OCLM-01 words

The result was a small brown and white Shetland pony with a long silky mane and tail and a tiny sidesaddle with silver trimmings.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Currently at the moment we are locked down on an island called Hildasay which is an uninhabited island just off the east coast of Shetland.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2020 Collection

At Lerwick, the small capital of the Shetland islands, tenpence a-day, I have been assured, is a common price of common labour.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part One)

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