Portsmouth
Americannoun
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a seaport in S Hampshire, in S England, on the English Channel: chief British naval station.
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a seaport in SE Virginia: navy yard.
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a seaport in SE New Hampshire: naval base; Russian-Japanese peace treaty 1905.
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a city in S Ohio, on the Ohio River.
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a town in SE Rhode Island.
noun
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Informal name: Pompey. a port in S England, in Portsmouth unitary authority, Hampshire, on the English Channel: Britain's chief naval base; university (1992). Pop: 187 056 (2001)
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a unitary authority in S England, in Hampshire. Pop: 188 700 (2003 est). Area: 37 sq km (14 sq miles)
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a port in SE Virginia, on the Elizabeth River: naval base; shipyards. Pop: 99 617 (2003 est)
Example Sentences
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Georgia said she and her friends planned to travel from the Cotswolds, Portsmouth, Birmingham and Leeds for two shows at Wembley - and would return home straight after the concerts.
From BBC
However, they were well beaten by fellow strugglers Portsmouth and knocked out of the FA Cup by the Canaries before Saturday's defeat by leaders Coventry.
From BBC
Police said the pair - both from Portsmouth - were pronounced dead at the scene.
From BBC
The natural gas plant will be located in the southern Ohio town of Portsmouth.
From Barron's
“The market is treading water right now waiting for its next catalyst,” said Paul Stanley, CIO at Granite Bay Wealth Management in Portsmouth, NH.
From Barron's
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