Hampshire

American  

[hamp-sher, -sheer] / ˈhæmp ʃər, -ʃɪər /

noun

1. Also called Hants.  a county in S England. 1,460 sq. mi. (3,780 sq. km).

2. Also called Hampshire Down.  one of an English breed of sheep having a dark face, ears, and legs, noted for the rapid growth of its lambs.

3. one of an English breed of black hogs having a broad band of white over the shoulders and front legs.

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Hampshire ¹ British  

/ -ʃə, ˈhæmpˌʃɪə /

noun

1.  Hants.  a county of S England, on the English Channel: crossed by the Hampshire Downs and the South Downs, with the New Forest in the southwest and many prehistoric and Roman remains: the geographical and ceremonial county includes Portsmouth and Southampton, which became independent unitary authorities in 1997. Administrative centre: Winchester. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 1 251 000 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 3679 sq km (1420 sq miles)

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Hampshire ² British  

/ ˈhæmpʃə /

noun

1. Sir Stuart. 1914–2004, British philosopher: his publications include Thought and Action (1959), Two Theories of Morality (1977), and Innocence and Experience (1989)

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Example Sentences

Barton-on-Sea in Hampshire was named Britain's cheapest seaside destination for ice cream, with a single scoop costing an average of £1.95.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The bill came from the Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust, which manages healthcare for dozens of New England towns, school districts and other public entities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Two hours away in Ringwood, Hampshire, Marie and Simon Dunning are grieving for their son Matthew who died suddenly and unexpectedly in September 2025.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Mr. Sununu is the former governor of New Hampshire.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

But in another, Elizabeth Langdon asks Ona why she is in New Hampshire.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis