Brighton

American  

[brahyt-n] / ˈbraɪt n /

noun

1. a city in East Sussex, in SE England: seashore resort.

2. a city near Melbourne in S Victoria, in SE Australia.

3. a town in central Colorado.

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Brighton British  

/ ˈbraɪtən /

noun

1. a coastal resort in S England, in Brighton and Hove unitary authority, East Sussex: patronized by the Prince Regent, who had the Royal Pavilion built (1782); seat of the University of Sussex (1966) and the University of Brighton (1992). Pop: 134 293 (2001)

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Example Sentences

She proved why her signature was the club's most important piece of business this summer by scoring the opening goal in their 4-0 win over Brighton and later assisting Aoba Fujino for City's third.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Gabriel Martinelli, who was was not looking at the ball, held onto Mats Wieffer as he moved into the area and prevented the Brighton player from challenging for the ball.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

An inquest has opened into the deaths of three sisters in the sea off Brighton beach.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

As well as the Fulham and Palace decisions, the Blues should also have conceded penalties against Brighton and Bournemouth.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Perhaps Simon would learn something interesting from Great-Uncle Pudge himself, at the old sailors’ home in Brighton, and send news.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood