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Definition of williamsport

williamsport

/ˈwɪljəmzˌpɔːrt/
Wil · liams · port

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williamsport Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A city in north-central Pennsylvania, located along the West Branch Susquehanna River, internationally known as the birthplace of Little League Baseball and the host of the annual Little League World Series.

Example

"Every August, thousands of fans and young athletes travel to Williamsport to participate in the Little League World Series."

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after William Russell, who established a boat port on the West Branch Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania in the late 18th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Williamsport. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/williamsport
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