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Definition of southampton

southampton

/saʊθˈhæmptən/
south · hamp · ton
Adjective:Southamptonian
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southampton Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A major port city in Hampshire, England, located on the southern coast of Great Britain, historically renowned for its maritime industry and as the departure point of the RMS Titanic.

2

American A town and village in Suffolk County, New York, located on the South Fork of Long Island and forming part of the affluent Hamptons region.

3

British A professional football club based in the city of Southampton, England, known colloquially as the Saints.

Example

"Southampton secured a crucial victory in the Premier League match this weekend."

• Rhymes for southampton

• Nearby Words

south saskatchewan
south sudan
south sudanese
southampton
southbound
southeast
southeasterly

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'Sūþhamtūn', combining 'sūþ' (south), 'hām' (homestead), and 'tūn' (town or enclosure). The prefix 'south' was added in the Middle Ages to distinguish it from the similarly named settlement of Northampton.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Southampton. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/southampton
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