Word
hampshire
Phoneticshamp·shire
/ˈhæmpʃaɪɝ/
Definitions
01English county
n. a large county on the south coast of England, known for its ports and countryside.
n. a ceremonial county in South East England, bordered by Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey, and West Sussex.
“We spent our summer holiday exploring the historic towns of Hampshire.”
“The port of Southampton serves as a major economic hub for the county of Hampshire, facilitating international trade and cruise tourism.”
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02US state
n. a short way of saying New Hampshire, a state in the northeastern United States.
n. an elliptical reference to New Hampshire, a state in the New England region of the United States.
“He grew up in a small town in rural Hampshire before moving to Boston.”
“Voters in Hampshire are known for their independent streak during the primary election cycle.”
American English
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03breed of pig
n. a type of farm pig that is black with a white band around its middle.
n. a domestic breed of pig characterized by erect ears, a black body, and a white belt covering the forelegs and shoulders.
“The farmer raised Hampshire pigs because they are known for having lean meat.”
“The Hampshire breed remains a staple of American swine production due to its reputation for high-quality carcass traits and foraging ability.”
Technical
Real-World Examples
“As part of plans to address water shortages, the government and water companies are planning nine new reservoirs for England by 2050 , in addition to one under construction at Havant Thicket in Hampshire.” “Firefighters are continuing to tackle a blaze in the New Forest in Hampshire , with warnings across parts of eastern and southern Scotland about a very high risk of wildfires.” “Clare Howard, from Hampshire, who has kept chickens for years, was one of the first volunteers to receive the vaccine on this new H5N1 trial, at a clinic in Southampton.” Etymology
Inherited from Middle English Hampteschire, from Old English Hāmtūnsċīr, from Hāmtūn (“Southampton”) + sċīr (“shire”). For the development of epenthetic /p/, compare Thompson. The community in Prince Edward Island is named after the county in England. The name was inspired by nearby Wiltshire.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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