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Portsmouth

Verb / ˈpɔ:rtsmʌθ / Another word for portsmouth — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Portsmouth is a city in southern England and the United States. It is also a name of a few other places.

Synonyms & similar words

pompey portsmouth seaport harbor dock wharf marina shipyard anchorage jetty quay pier berth mooring haven roadstead moorage harbourage

Common collocations

  • Portsmouth Naval Base
  • Portsmouth Harbour
  • Portsmouth City Council
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
  • Portsmouth International Port
  • Portsmouth Cathedral
  • Portsmouth Grammar School

Word family

noun Portsmouth

Usage note

Portsmouth is a proper noun, specifically the name of a city and a naval base. As such, it does not have direct antonyms or synonyms in the typical sense. Its usage is primarily as a place name.

Example sentences

  1. Portsmouth is a beautiful city by the sea.
  2. I love visiting the naval base in Portsmouth.
  3. The shipyard in Portsmouth is one of the biggest in the country.
  4. The port of call in Portsmouth is always busy with ships coming and going.
  5. I watched the boats from the jetty in Portsmouth.

Quotes

  • "I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up and was not happy." - Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea
  • "I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship." - Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
  • "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward

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