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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The Southport Inquiry was set up to examine the circumstances surrounding the attack and the events leading up to that fateful day.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 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

Taylor Swift broke down in tears after meeting survivors and families of the victims of the Southport stabbing attack, backstage footage from her Eras tour reveals.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

He was at the house of Mr. McLeod, of Southport.

From History of Prince Edward Island by Campbell, Duncan

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