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Southampton
sowth-AMP-tuhn
Southampton (name) means a port city on the south coast of England, known for its maritime history. Example: “The ship departed from Southampton bound for New York.”
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A port city on the south coast of England, known for its maritime history.
"The ship departed from Southampton bound for New York."
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Etymology
From Old English suth ("south") and Hamtun, the earlier name of the settlement.
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What does “Southampton” mean?
The word “Southampton” means a port city on the south coast of England, known for its maritime history.
How do you pronounce “Southampton”?
“Southampton” is pronounced sowth-AMP-tuhn (/saʊθˈæmptən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Southampton” in a sentence?
Here is “Southampton” used in a sentence: “The ship departed from Southampton bound for New York.”
What part of speech is “Southampton”?
“Southampton” is a name.
Where does the word “Southampton” come from?
The word “Southampton” comes from Old English. From Old English suth ("south") and Hamtun, the earlier name of the settlement.
Is “Southampton” a common word?
“Southampton” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is Southampton known for?
Southampton is a port city on the south coast of England known for its maritime history, including its role as the departure point for the RMS Titanic. It remains a major cruise and cargo port today.
Is Southampton in England or elsewhere?
Southampton refers primarily to the well-known port city on the south coast of England. The name is also used by other towns internationally, most notably a village in New York state, but the English city is the most widely recognized.
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