Southampton
Americannoun
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Henry Wriothesley 3rd Earl of, 1573–1624, English nobleman, soldier, and patron of writers, including William Shakespeare.
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a former administrative county in S England: a part of Hampshire.
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a town on SE Long Island, in SE New York: resort town.
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a seaport in Hampshire county in S England.
noun
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a port in S England, in Southampton unitary authority, Hampshire on Southampton Water (an inlet of the English Channel): chief English passenger port; university (1952); shipyards and oil refinery. Pop: 234 224 (2001)
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a unitary authority in S England, in Hampshire. Pop: 221 100 (2003 est). Area: 49 sq km (19 sq miles)
noun
Example Sentences
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But it appears Wales will look to benefit from the 40-year-old's eye for set-piece work, something he has also been responsible for during previous coaching roles at Luton and Southampton.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
The vast majority of Southampton fans that BBC Sport spoke to also seem to fully back the manager, something he says "means everything" to him.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
In his plea, Max acknowledged bartering art for real estate and hiding income to buy real estate in Southampton, New York, the US Virgin Islands and upstate New York.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
A wealthy former banker, Lowe was for much of his career best known for his turbulent tenure as chairman of Southampton soccer club, which he left in 2009 as the club struggled with mounting debts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
"Suppose I don't go to Southampton, and come into town this afternoon?"
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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