Beaumont

American

[boh-mont] / ˈboʊ mɒnt /

noun

Francis, 1584–1616, English dramatist who collaborated with John Fletcher.
William, 1785–1853, U.S. surgeon.
a city in southeastern Texas.
a first name.

Beaumont ¹ British

/ ˈbəʊmɒnt /

noun

a city in SE Texas. Pop: 112 434 (2003 est)

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Beaumont ² British

/ ˈbəʊmɒnt /

noun

Francis . 1584–1616, English dramatist, who collaborated with John Fletcher on plays including The Knight of the Burning Pestle (1607) and The Maid's Tragedy (1611)

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Example Sentences

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"I think he knows what he's doing and I support him... I trust him 100 percent," said Penny Crosby, 62, from Beaumont, Texas.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

A researcher from Beaumont Health contributed to the study.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Stellar Bank operates 52 banking offices in greater Houston, Beaumont and surrounding areas and Dallas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

"That was not a concession discussed with us or agreed by us in the negotiations," added executive director Craig Beaumont.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

“Hoo arere! Here how, amy. Hark to Beaumont the valiant! Ho may, ho moy, hole, hole, hole, hole.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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