Portsmouth

ports·mouth

US/ˈpɔrtsmʌθ/ uncommon

noun

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

a port town in southeastern New Hampshire on the Atlantic Ocean

a port city in southern England on the English Channel; Britain''s major naval base

Synonyms

Pompey

Origin

From Middle English Portesmuða, from Old English Portesmuða.

Phrases

Portsmouth defence
Portsmouth yardstick

Related words

Broader terms

port
city
town

Parts

England
New Hampshire
Virginia

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noun
singular	portsmouth
plural	portsmouths