samp

American  

[samp] / sæmp /

noun

Northeastern U.S.

1. coarsely ground corn.

2. a porridge made of it.

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samp British  

/ sæmp /

noun

1. crushed maize used for porridge

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Etymology

Origin of samp

First recorded in 1635–45, from Narragansett ( English spelling) nasàump “cornmeal mush” (cognate with Munsee Delaware nsá·pa·n, from unattested Proto-Eastern Algonquian nəhsa·pa·n )

Example Sentences

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Paris on Monday to sign a letter of intent for Kyiv to spend billions on French weapons, ranging from drones and guided bombs to Samp/T missile-defense systems and up to 100 Rafale jet fighters.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the Patriot missile-defense system has been successful in Ukraine, Monday’s announcement includes plans to buy its European equivalent, the Samp/T. The latest version of this system is set for first deliveries to France and Italy early next year.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The Coast Guard is greatly appreciative of the expert consult advice on weather and routes provided by experienced trans-Pacific sailors,” Douglas Samp, a Coast Guard search and rescue mission coordinator, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Samp said mariners are encouraged to have multiple layers of communication, including a VHF-FM DSC radio, HF DSC radio, satellite communications and a 406Mhz electronic position indicating radio beacon “as the notification of last resort to help search and rescue authorities locate their position in a time of need.”

From Los Angeles Times

Italy and France, for example, announced in February that they would send an unspecified number of their jointly manufactured SAMP/T air-defense systems to Ukraine this spring.

From New York Times

Related Words

• gruel
• oatmeal
• polenta