Hampshire

American  

[hamp-sher, -sheer] / ˈhæmp ʃər, -ʃɪər /

noun

1. Also called Hants.  a county in S England. 1,460 sq. mi. (3,780 sq. km).

2. Also called Hampshire Down.  one of an English breed of sheep having a dark face, ears, and legs, noted for the rapid growth of its lambs.

3. one of an English breed of black hogs having a broad band of white over the shoulders and front legs.

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Hampshire ¹ British  

/ -ʃə, ˈhæmpˌʃɪə /

noun

1.  Hants.  a county of S England, on the English Channel: crossed by the Hampshire Downs and the South Downs, with the New Forest in the southwest and many prehistoric and Roman remains: the geographical and ceremonial county includes Portsmouth and Southampton, which became independent unitary authorities in 1997. Administrative centre: Winchester. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 1 251 000 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 3679 sq km (1420 sq miles)

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Hampshire ² British  

/ ˈhæmpʃə /

noun

1. Sir Stuart. 1914–2004, British philosopher: his publications include Thought and Action (1959), Two Theories of Morality (1977), and Innocence and Experience (1989)

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Example Sentences

The reserve, owned by Southern Water and managed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, remains closed with people urged to avoid the area.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

The incident happened on a day temperatures in Hampshire soared to 36C amid a red extreme heat warning.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Hampshire police has also confirmed to BBC South that Digwa was "never handcuffed" during his four days in custody prior to being charged.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

This sets a new UK record for the highest June temperature, surpassing the 36.1C set in Gosport, Hampshire, on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

“Why do you want to go there, of all places? What’s the difference between New Hampshire and here?”

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri