Portsmouth Definition & Meaning
portsmouth
- 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
"Portsmouth" in song lyrics
See how portsmouth is used in real songs:
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"city of portsmouth"
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"indian head bank of portsmouth"
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"6464 n portsmouth"
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Words that rhyme with portsmouth
Usage tips for "portsmouth"
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