Hampton

[hamp-tuhn]

noun

1. Lionel, 1908–2002, U.S. jazz vibraphonist.

2. Wade 1818–1902, Confederate general: U.S. senator 1879–91.

3. a city in SE Virginia, on Chesapeake Bay.

4. a town in SE New Hampshire.

Hampton

¹

/ ˈhæmptən /

noun

1. a city in SE Virginia, on the harbour of Hampton Roads on Chesapeake Bay. Pop: 146 878 (2003 est)

2. a district of the Greater London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, on the River Thames: famous for Hampton Court Palace (built in 1515 by Cardinal Wolsey)

Hampton

²

/ ˈhæmptən /

noun

1. Christopher James. born 1946, British playwright: his works include When Did You Last See My Mother? (1964), the screenplay for the film Dangerous Liaisons (1988), the book for the musical Sunset Boulevard (1993), and the screenplay for the film Atonement (2007)

2. Lionel. 1913–2002, US jazz-band leader and vibraphone player

Example Sentences

Authorities said they began probing these poker games in 2019, spanning multiple locations including the Hamptons, Las Vegas, Miami and Manhattan.

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Hampton on defying the odds after being born with a serious eye condition:

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Hampton has stepped up to the task of replacing Mary Earps as England's number one.

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However, after Harris and Hampton were placed on injured reserve, questions arose about who would lead the Chargers’ running game behind its deteriorating offensive line.

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The 5,700-square-foot vacation getaway in the trendy Hamptons enclave has five bedrooms, a pool, and endless ocean views.

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