Portsmouth

American  

[pawrts-muhth, pohrts-] / ˈpɔrts məθ, ˈpoʊrts- /

noun

1. a seaport in S Hampshire, in S England, on the English Channel: chief British naval station.

2. a seaport in SE Virginia: navy yard.

3. a seaport in SE New Hampshire: naval base; Russian-Japanese peace treaty 1905.

4. a city in S Ohio, on the Ohio River.

5. a town in SE Rhode Island.

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Portsmouth British  

/ ˈpɔːtsməθ /

noun

1. 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)

2. a unitary authority in S England, in Hampshire. Pop: 188 700 (2003 est). Area: 37 sq km (14 sq miles)

3. a port in SE Virginia, on the Elizabeth River: naval base; shipyards. Pop: 99 617 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

Forced to retire at the age of 28, following persistent knee injuries, he began a long coaching career which included spells in charge at Watford, Swansea City, Millwall, Wolves, Rotherham, Portsmouth and Leyton Orient.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

He then had spells in charge at Rotherham, Portsmouth and Leyton Orient before moving into senior technical and strategic roles, including the spell as director of football at Gillingham.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Hull avoided relegation back to the third tier on the final day of last season with a 1-1 draw at Portsmouth.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The Lib Dems gained 153 councillors in England, winning control of Stockport and Portsmouth council, and six seats in the Scottish Parliament.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

As we neared Frances’s house in Portsmouth, Mommy began to get nervous and to talk excessively.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride