Hobart

American

[hoh-bert, -bahrt, hoh-bahrt] / ˈhoʊ bərt, -bɑrt, ˈhoʊ bɑrt /

noun

Garret Augustus 1844–99, U.S. lawyer and politician: vice president of the U.S. 1897–99.
a seaport on and the capital of Tasmania, SE of Australia.
a city in NW Indiana.
a male given name.

Hobart British

/ ˈhəʊbɑːt /

noun

a port in Australia, capital of the island state of Tasmania on the estuary of the Derwent: excellent natural harbour; University of Tasmania (1890). Pop: 126 048 (2001)

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"Only in Australia and only at Hobart Airport could a local possum pop in for a quick browse among the souvenirs," an airport spokesperson said.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Raducanu arrived in Melbourne with just one win under her belt and off the back of a timid defeat by world number 204 Taylah Preston in Hobart.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

During a timid defeat in Hobart by 204th-ranked Taylah Preston, she often looked uncertain in her shots and played passively which invited pressure from her opponent.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Jenkins received a bachelor's degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

“Wallangarra girls have been going on to great things ever since Mrs. Hobart founded the school in 1901.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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