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Devonport

name · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈdɛvənpɔːt/
  • General-American: /ˈdɛvənpɔɹt/

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name

Meaning 1

An urban area and naval dockyard in Plymouth, Devon, England, named Plymouth Dock until 1823 (OS grid ref SX4555).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: Guzz

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name

Meaning 2

A suburb on Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand, which also contains a naval base.

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name

Meaning 3

A city and local government area (City of Devonport) in northern Tasmania, Australia.

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noun

Meaning 4

A small ornamental writing-table, fitted with drawers, etc.

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History

Etymology

From the county of Devon + port.

Real reading context

Devonport in complete knowledge articles