Weymouth

American

[wey-muhth] / ˈweɪ məθ /

noun

a town in E Massachusetts, S of Boston.

Weymouth British

/ ˈweɪməθ /

noun

a port and resort in S England, in Dorset on the English Channel: formerly part of the borough of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis. Pop (with Melcombe Regis): 48 279 (2001)

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The ship is currently being held by UK officials off the coast of Weymouth and its captain has been charged with contravening sanctions.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

Before setting off from Weymouth on 13 March, James hailed the bike as a "beautiful thing" that will "hopefully help me raise a huge sum of money for Comic Relief."

From BBC ● May 6, 2026

Noor Aziz Ahmadzai, 39, was airlifted to hospital after collapsing following an incident while working as a security guard at Weymouth station last month.

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026

He was cheered on by crowds of people and a rock choir singing Oasis hit Roll With It as he left Weymouth in Dorset at about 08:50 GMT.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

“Did you see her often at Weymouth? Were you often in the same society?”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

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