Hampton

American  

[hamp-tuhn] / ˈhæmp tən /

noun

1. Lionel, 1908–2002, U.S. jazz vibraphonist.

2. Wade 1818–1902, Confederate general: U.S. senator 1879–91.

3. a city in SE Virginia, on Chesapeake Bay.

4. a town in SE New Hampshire.

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Hampton ¹ British  

/ ˈhæmptən /

noun

1. a city in SE Virginia, on the harbour of Hampton Roads on Chesapeake Bay. Pop: 146 878 (2003 est)

2. a district of the Greater London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, on the River Thames: famous for Hampton Court Palace (built in 1515 by Cardinal Wolsey)

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Hampton ² British  

/ ˈhæmptən /

noun

1. Christopher James. born 1946, British playwright: his works include When Did You Last See My Mother? (1964), the screenplay for the film Dangerous Liaisons (1988), the book for the musical Sunset Boulevard (1993), and the screenplay for the film Atonement (2007)

2. Lionel. 1913–2002, US jazz-band leader and vibraphone player

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Example Sentences

England forward Chloe Kelly, Lionesses goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and darts player Luke Littler were also shortlisted for the award by a panel of experts, with the winner decided by a public vote.

From BBC

With number one goalkeeper Hannah Hampton also set to return following the winter break, Bompastor's squad are well placed to chase an elusive European title.

From BBC

Hampton started every game at Euro 2025 - England beat Spain in a penalty shootout in the final - and all Chelsea's matches in an unbeaten Women's Super League season.

From BBC

Nine students wound up at the Hampton Inn Seekonk, which was already packed with weekend visitors, said general manager Michael Brightman.

From The Wall Street Journal

How much do you know about Sports Personality nominee Hampton?

From BBC