Hobart

American  

[hoh-bert, -bahrt, hoh-bahrt] / ˈhoʊ bərt, -bɑrt, ˈhoʊ bɑrt /

noun

1. Garret Augustus 1844–99, U.S. lawyer and politician: vice president of the U.S. 1897–99.

2. a seaport on and the capital of Tasmania, SE of Australia.

3. a city in NW Indiana.

4. a male given name.

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Hobart British  

/ ˈhəʊbɑːt /

noun

1. a port in Australia, capital of the island state of Tasmania on the estuary of the Derwent: excellent natural harbour; University of Tasmania (1890). Pop: 126 048 (2001)

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Hobart

Officials in Hobart do their best to prepare for Neil’s flop-abouts by setting up traffic cones, installing roadside bollards and fenced-off areas.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026

“There’s nothing I wouldn’t tell either of them, so it makes it easy to be completely open when writing,” Abrams told The Times of Hobart and Dessner in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

"Only in Australia and only at Hobart Airport could a local possum pop in for a quick browse among the souvenirs," an airport spokesperson said.

From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026

"One of the most powerful things that somebody can do within your life is simply acknowledge your baby - send a message," says founder of Little Wings of Hope, Leila Hobart.

From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026

This was Ernie Goad’s opportunity to take revenge for the Battle of Little Hobart Street.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

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