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

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

Stuart Smith, 48, was a teacher at Mayville High School in Portsmouth, Hampshire, where he had also been appointed to the roles of assistant head of Year 11 and head of house.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

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

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The Green Party of England and Wales is performing creditably so far, the Liberal Democrats are making small gains but can point to taking control of Stockport and Portsmouth councils.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

He’d been in the sleeping bag that they’d spotted when they first arrived at Portsmouth Square.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman