Hampton

[ hamp-tuhn ]

noun

1. Lionel, 1908–2002, U.S. jazz vibraphonist.
2. Wade [weyd], 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.

Hampton

¹

/ ˈhæmptən /

noun

1. HamptonChristopher James1946MBritishWRITING: playwright 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. HamptonLionel19132002MUSMUSIC: jazz-band leaderMUSIC: vibraphone player Lionel. 1913–2002, US jazz-band leader and vibraphone player

Hampton

²

/ 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)

Example Sentences

After showing a talent for arranging songs while touring the world with Lionel Hampton's big band, he was soon in demand in that capacity, too.

From BBC

In the early ’50s he joined Lionel Hampton’s big band as a trumpeter and arranger and later toured South America and the Middle East with Gillespie’s big band.

From Los Angeles Times

After a recent screening in the Hamptons, Culter said that Alec Baldwin came up to Stewart and told her how much more he liked her because of it.

From Los Angeles Times

Barrett claimed that, for years, the duo had been throwing elaborate sex events at their palatial home in the Hamptons.

From BBC

Goalkeeper Hampton fought off competition from Mary Earps for her place - but it is not secure after a mixed performance.

From BBC