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PRONUNCIATION OF HAMPTON ROADS

Hampton Roads  [ˈhæmptən] play
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Hampton Roads is a noun.
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WHAT DOES HAMPTON ROADS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Hampton Roads

Hampton Roads

Coordinates: 36°58′N 76°22′W / 36.967°N 76.367°W / 36.967; -76.367 Hampton Roads is the name of both a body of water and a metropolitan region in Southeastern Virginia, United States. Comprising the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metropolitan area, Hampton Roads is known for its large military presence, its ice-free harbor, shipyards, coal piers, and miles of waterfront property and beaches, all of which contribute to the diversity and stability of the region's economy. The body of water known as Hampton Roads is one of the world's largest natural harbors. It incorporates the mouths of the Elizabeth River, Nansemond River, and James River with several smaller rivers and empties into the Chesapeake Bay near its mouth leading to the Atlantic Ocean. The land area includes a collection of cities, counties and towns on the Virginia Peninsula and in South Hampton Roads. Some of the outlying areas further from the harbor may or may not be included as part of "Hampton Roads", depending upon the organization or usage.

Definition of Hampton Roads in the English dictionary

The definition of Hampton Roads in the dictionary is a channel in SE Virginia that links the Elizabeth River and the James River with Chesapeake Bay.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HAMPTON ROADS


antilepton
ˌæntɪˈlɛptən
captan
ˈkæptən
Clapton
ˈklæptən
Compton
ˈkɒmptən
Crompton
ˈkrɒmptən
Hampton
ˈhæmptən
hapten
ˈhæptən
Northampton
nɔːˈθæmptən
Repton
ˈrɛptən
Rockhampton
rɒkˈhæmptən
Sahaptan
sɑːˈhæptən
Shahaptan
ʃəˈhæptən
Skipton
ˈskɪptən
Southampton
saʊθˈæmptən
Wolverhampton
ˌwʊlvəˈhæmptən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HAMPTON ROADS

Hammond organ
Hammurabi
hammy
hamose
Hampden
hamper
hamperer
Hampshire
Hampshire Down
Hampshire Downs
Hampstead
Hampstead Heath
Hampton
Hampton Court Palace
hamshackle
hamster
hamstring
hamstring injury
hamstrung
Hamsun

WORDS THAT END LIKE HAMPTON ROADS

at loggerheads
beads
Broads
crossroads
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inroads
jump leads
loads
loggerheads
Meads
nads
overheads
prayer beads
quads
scads
small ads
the Broads
the heads
threads
turn heads

Synonyms and antonyms of Hampton Roads in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Hampton Roads» into 25 languages

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汉普顿路
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Hampton Roads
570 millions of speakers

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Hampton Roads
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Translator English - Hindi

Hampton सड़क
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هامبتون الطرق
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Hampton Roads
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Hampton Roads
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হ্যামটন রোড
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Hampton Roads
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Hampton Roads
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Hampton Roads
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ハンプトン·ローズ
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햄프 턴로드
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Hampton Roads
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Hampton Roads
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ஹாம்ப்டன் சாலைகள்
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Translator English - Marathi

हॅमटन रोड
75 millions of speakers

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Hampton Yolları
70 millions of speakers

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Hampton Roads
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Hampton Roads
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Hampton Roads
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Hampton Roads
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Hampton Roads
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Hampton Roads
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Hampton Roads
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Hampton Roads

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HAMPTON ROADS»

The term «Hampton Roads» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.783 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HAMPTON ROADS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Hampton Roads

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HAMPTON ROADS»

Discover the use of Hampton Roads in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Hampton Roads and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Hampton Roads 1862: Clash of the Ironclads
Nordstaterne. Nordstatsflåden. Unionsflåden. Søløjtnant John Latimer Worden, USN. Sydstaterne. Amerikas konfødererede stater. Konføderationen. Sydstatsflåden. Flag Officer Franklin Buchanan, CSN.
‎2002
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Hampton Roads: The World War II Years
That simple military presence grew exponentially and during World War II was instrumental in not only defending the homeland, but in winning the war. From the Peninsula to Southside, the Hampton Roads area is military proud.
Patrick Evans-Hylton, 2005
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Hampton Roads: Remembering Our Schools
With this striking collection of historical images, experience a front-row view of the origination of the public school system within Hampton Roads and the epic struggle for racial equality.
‎2009
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Insiders' Guide® to Hampton Roads: Virginia Beach, Norfolk & ...
Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Hampton Roads and its surrounding environs.
Anthony F. Germanotta, 2011
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The Battle of Hampton Roads: New Perspectives on the USS ...
"Copublished with The Mariners' Museum, this guide to the military, political, technological, and cultural dimensions of this historic battle also features a portfolio of classic lithographs, drawings, and paintings interpreting the battle, ...
Harold Holzer, Tim Mulligan, 2006
6
An African American History of the Civil War in Hampton Roads
Join Professor Cassandra L. Newby-Alexander as she charts the history of this remarkable African American community from the Civil War to Reconstruction.
Cassandra Newby-Alexander, 2011
7
Nerves and Common Sense: Create the Life You Want, A Hampton ...
In Nerves and Common Sense she offers the key to the steady undoing of our own anxious and depressive habits through meditation, authenticity, kindness, and inner peace.
Anne Payson Call, Mina Parker, 2012
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Freedom of Life: Create the Life You Want, A Hampton Roads ...
In The Freedom of Life she explains the power of concentration, how to release resistant energy in the body and mind, and lays out a practical approach to working through fear and anxiety in work and family life.
Anne Payson Call, 2012
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Early Professional Baseball in Hampton Roads: A History, ...
"This history of early professional ball in Hampton Roads, Virginia, focuses especially on the Norfolk team (nicknamed the Mary Jane), which played in the Virginia, Eastern and Atlantic leagues"--Provided by publisher.
Peter C. Stewart, 2010
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Aviation in Hampton Roads
Orville and Wilbur Wrights første flyvning fandt sted den 17 december 1903 i Hamton Roads.
Patrick Evans-Hylton, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HAMPTON ROADS»

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Steve Batton starts a conservative radio show in Hampton Roads
Steve Batton began broadcasting a conservative radio talk show about three weeks ago. He's interviewed George Allen, Jim Gilmore and ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
2
Hampton Roads gets introduced to 3,000 year-old Irish sport | WTKR …
Virginia Beach, VA – The Hampton Roads Hurling Club and Cumann na mBan (Irish for “League of Women”) Camogie Team will be hosting ... «wtkr.com, Jul 15»
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Feds arrest 5 in connection with heroin, cocaine distribution ring …
More than 250 law enforcement officials from three states and the District of Columbia swarmed on Hampton Roads to execute search warrants ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
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Major backup at HRBT East after crash
One lane has been reopened at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel after a crash caused a fuel leak in a tractor-trailor's tank. Around 12:50 p.m. ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
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TV show helps Virginians find their unclaimed money …
Some move frequently - a real challenge in a military hub like Hampton Roads. Or they have no clue such money winds up with the state, which ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
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Lots to love about Portsmouth, starting with the people …
A friend of mine had a car problem at the foot of a large bridge in another Hampton Roads city. It stalled and she didn't know why. What's worse ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
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Demonstration planned at Portsmouth's Confederate monument …
PilotOnline.com: News for Hampton Roads, Va., from The Virginian- ... Best of Hampton Roads · Newcomers Guide · Summer camps · Visitors ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
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Former transgender sailor hopes to re-enlist, this time as her "true self"
PilotOnline.com: News for Hampton Roads, Va., from The Virginian- ... Best of Hampton Roads · Newcomers Guide · Summer camps · Visitors ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
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Crash in Norfolk blocking traffic at Tidewater and Norview …
PilotOnline.com: News for Hampton Roads, Va., from The Virginian- ... Best of Hampton Roads · Newcomers Guide · Summer camps · Visitors ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
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McAuliffe calls for special session on congressional redistricting …
PilotOnline.com: News for Hampton Roads, Va., from The Virginian- ... Best of Hampton Roads · Newcomers Guide · Summer camps · Visitors ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Hampton Roads [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/hampton-roads>. Apr 2024 ».
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