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Definition of westport

westport

/ˈwɛst.pɔːrt/
west · port
Plural:Westports
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westport Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A prosperous coastal town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, located along the Long Island Sound, historically recognized for its vibrant arts community and commuting proximity to New York City.

2

Irish A picturesque town in County Mayo on the west coast of Ireland, situated at the southeast corner of Clew Bay and noted for its Georgian architecture and proximity to the pilgrimage mountain Croagh Patrick.

3

New Zealand A town situated on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, historically significant for gold and coal mining, and currently a center for local agriculture and outdoor recreation.

• Nearby Words

westminster
westmount
weston
westport
westringia
westville
westward

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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