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Westport
WEHST-pawrt
Westport (name) means a place name meaning "west port", shared by towns in Ireland, England, and the United States. Example: “Westport, Connecticut is a well-known coastal town.”
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A place name meaning "west port", shared by towns in Ireland, England, and the United States.
"Westport, Connecticut is a well-known coastal town."
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_____, Connecticut is a well-known coastal town.
Etymology
Formed from west and port; it comes either from west itself, or from the surname West, combined with port.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Westport” mean?
The word “Westport” means a place name meaning "west port", shared by towns in Ireland, England, and the United States.
How do you pronounce “Westport”?
“Westport” is pronounced WEHST-pawrt (/ˈwɛst.pɔɹt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Westport” in a sentence?
Here is “Westport” used in a sentence: “Westport, Connecticut is a well-known coastal town.”
What part of speech is “Westport”?
“Westport” is a name.
