Hampton

American  

[hamp-tuhn] / ˈhæmp tən /

noun

1. Lionel, 1908–2002, U.S. jazz vibraphonist.

2. Wade 1818–1902, Confederate general: U.S. senator 1879–91.

3. a city in SE Virginia, on Chesapeake Bay.

4. a town in SE New Hampshire.

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Hampton ¹ British  

/ ˈhæmptən /

noun

1. a city in SE Virginia, on the harbour of Hampton Roads on Chesapeake Bay. Pop: 146 878 (2003 est)

2. a district of the Greater London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, on the River Thames: famous for Hampton Court Palace (built in 1515 by Cardinal Wolsey)

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Hampton ² British  

/ ˈhæmptən /

noun

1. Christopher James. born 1946, British playwright: his works include When Did You Last See My Mother? (1964), the screenplay for the film Dangerous Liaisons (1988), the book for the musical Sunset Boulevard (1993), and the screenplay for the film Atonement (2007)

2. Lionel. 1913–2002, US jazz-band leader and vibraphone player

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Example Sentences

Smith had studied the architects while a student at Hampton University, and has documented on his Instagram their various stylings, which range from restrained to whimsical to ornate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Several big names return to the squad including Chelsea forward Lauren James, Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood and goalkeeper Hannah Hampton.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

“We’re two African American directors nominated this year — I think that’s pretty historic,” said Hampton, a former professional dancer whose first directing credit has landed her an Oscar nod.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

But Hampton said that from January 2025 he evolved the app to meet the needs of those concerned about being stopped by immigration officials.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

The accompanying photo showed eleven well-dressed Negro women in front of Hampton Institutes Bemis Laboratory, graduates of Engineering for Women, a war training class.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly