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

“When everything starts later in life, you have less time to adjust,” said David Lamp, a financial adviser at Brighton Jones in Seattle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"They don't want to be dictated to, they want to maximise their revenues," said Lawrence Haar, a lecturer in finance at the University of Brighton in England.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The appearance at Brighton alongside Shea Lacey confirmed Carrick, who has watched numerous Premier League 2 games in person, views him as one of the academy players most ready to make the big step up.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

At Wembley, her opener was crucial, coming after Brighton had dominated the first 30 minutes and with City struggling to get a foothold.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

He was off to see his great-uncle Pudge in the old sailor’s home, in Brighton.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood