Beaumont

American  

[boh-mont] / ˈboʊ mɒnt /

noun

1. Francis, 1584–1616, English dramatist who collaborated with John Fletcher.

2. William, 1785–1853, U.S. surgeon.

3. a city in southeastern Texas.

4. a first name.

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Beaumont ¹ British  

/ ˈbəʊmɒnt /

noun

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

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Beaumont ² British  

/ ˈbəʊmɒnt /

noun

1. 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

For five generations, his family has owned and operated the Beaumont Inn, famous for its corn pudding.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Riverside County, Southern California Edison, American Medical Response of Southern California and the cities of Calimesa and Beaumont are also named as defendants in the suit filed May 7 in Riverside County Superior Court.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

"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

"This has been a 10-year project and community led," said Beaumont.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

He stroked Beaumont’s head and said, “Hark to Beaumont Softly, Beaumont mon amy. Oyez k Beaumont the valiant Swef, le douce Beaumont swef, swef.”

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