Southport

American

[south-pawrt, -pohrt] / ˈsaʊθˌpɔrt, -ˌpoʊrt /

noun

a seaport in Merseyside, in western England: a seaside resort town.

Southport British

/ ˈsaʊθˌpɔːt /

noun

a town and resort in NW England, in Sefton unitary authority, Merseyside on the Irish Sea. Pop: 91 404 (2001)

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Following the publication of the 760-page Phase One report, Phase Two of the Southport Inquiry will begin immediately and report back in Spring 2027.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

By October, the Southport, Conn.-based company had adopted a shareholder rights plan intended to deter Beretta from amassing more shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

“I’ll be playing the role of dad back on my couch in Southport with our six-month-old baby boy,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

The families of three girls killed at a dance class in Southport last year say spending time together has helped them through their grief.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

The doctor did say so much about her going to Southport being the only thing for her, and I did so try to get her an order!

From The Grey Woman and other Tales by Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn

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