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Portsmouth Definition & Meaning

portsmouth
noun
  1. a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
  2. a port town in southeastern New Hampshire on the Atlantic Ocean
  3. a port city in southern England on the English Channel; Britain's major naval base

"Portsmouth" in song lyrics

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  • "city of portsmouth"
    AOL — AOL
  • "indian head bank of portsmouth"
    AOL — AOL
  • "6464 n portsmouth"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does portsmouth mean?
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
What part of speech is portsmouth?
Portsmouth is a noun.
How many definitions does portsmouth have?
Portsmouth has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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