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Hamden

American  
[ham-duhn] / ˈhæm dən /

noun

  1. a town in S Connecticut.


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Kyra Browne, a pharmacist in Hamden, Conn., had a breast-lift done in mid-December.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Harris grew up in Hamden, Conn., a town just outside New Haven, before decamping to the Midwest for college at Northwestern University.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Eaton stopped the couple’s car in New Haven because it matched the description of a car linked to a reported attempted robbery in Hamden, police said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2023

In the fifth season of the competition Frankfurt made it all the way to the final where they were beaten 7-3 by Real Madrid at Hamden Park.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2023

It was a surprise birthday party in Hamden, for Marcia, Blaine’s friend.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie