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Hobart
HOH-baht
Hobart (name) means the capital city of Tasmania, Australia; also an English surname derived from Hubert. Example: “They sailed into Hobart harbor at sunrise.”
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The capital city of Tasmania, Australia; also an English surname derived from Hubert.
"It was one of those Hobart spring nights, cold as charity, snow coming down hard on the mountain, the harbour a lather, sleet slapping and scratching at windows and tin roofs like a wild drunk who’s been locked out."
— Richard Flanagan, The Narrow Road to the Deep North (2013)
"New recruits receive extensive training in Hobart, typically for about three months."
— Ima Caldwell, Cold calling: Australian Antarctic Program seeks hundreds of workers ready for polar-powered adventure (2025)
"They sailed into Hobart harbor at sunrise."
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What does “Hobart” mean?
The word “Hobart” means the capital city of Tasmania, Australia; also an English surname derived from Hubert.
How do you pronounce “Hobart”?
“Hobart” is pronounced HOH-baht (/ˈhəʊbɑːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hobart” in a sentence?
Here is “Hobart” used in a sentence: “They sailed into Hobart harbor at sunrise.”
What part of speech is “Hobart”?
“Hobart” is a name.
Is “Hobart” a common word?
“Hobart” is an uncommon word in modern English.
