Portsmouth

American  

[pawrts-muhth, pohrts-] / ˈpɔrts məθ, ˈpoʊrts- /

noun

1. a seaport in S Hampshire, in S England, on the English Channel: chief British naval station.

2. a seaport in SE Virginia: navy yard.

3. a seaport in SE New Hampshire: naval base; Russian-Japanese peace treaty 1905.

4. a city in S Ohio, on the Ohio River.

5. a town in SE Rhode Island.

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Portsmouth British  

/ ˈpɔːtsməθ /

noun

1. Informal name: Pompey.  a port in S England, in Portsmouth unitary authority, Hampshire, on the English Channel: Britain's chief naval base; university (1992). Pop: 187 056 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in S England, in Hampshire. Pop: 188 700 (2003 est). Area: 37 sq km (14 sq miles)

3. a port in SE Virginia, on the Elizabeth River: naval base; shipyards. Pop: 99 617 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

Dubbed "Operation Feature", the probe began when members of the Sea Lady and another boat, the Noordzee, were taken in by police at Portsmouth after Augustus Mensah's head injury.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

After the vessel travelled to Portsmouth for medical treatment, the police became involved.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Connor Bishop, 24, Reece Robinson, 21, and Noah Etherington, 18, all admitted to the charge during magistrates' court hearings in Southampton and Portsmouth.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The Liberal Democrats picked up seats in Portsmouth, Stockport and Sutton, but lost control of Hull council.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Whichever version is true, it was not long before word of Ona Judge’s presence in Portsmouth reached the president.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis