Hampton Roads

American  

noun

1. a channel in SE Virginia between the mouth of the James River and Chesapeake Bay: battle between the Monitor and the Virginia 1862.

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Example Sentences

So we packed up and moved the 358 miles east to the Hampton Roads area, the largest ice-free harbor in the United States and home to some of the nation’s most important military installations.

From Literature

Recruitment for the study started late last year with a pilot launch in Atlanta and Hampton Roads, Va., and enrollment expanded to other states and Washington in May.

From New York Times

The other incidents took place over a period of four months in Hampton Roads, Virginia, in late 2022 and early 2023, say US investigators.

From BBC

Lucas is also seeking toll relief for the Hampton Roads region.

From Seattle Times

“They have demonstrated a disinterest in being good neighbors and being welcoming,” Jeff Ryder, president of Hampton Roads Pride, told the city council.

From Seattle Times