hobart: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal, Geographical
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What does “hobart” mean?
A proper noun, primarily the capital city of the Australian island state of Tasmania.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A proper noun, primarily the capital city of the Australian island state of Tasmania.
May also refer to the administrative division of the City of Hobart, the Port of Hobart, or various entities and institutions (e.g., Hobart College, HMAS Hobart) named after the city or its founder, Lord Hobart. Also a surname.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No difference in the referent. Pronunciation may slightly vary, particularly in the vowel of the first syllable.
Connotations
In both varieties, it connotes the specific Australian city, associated with its history, culture (e.g., Sydney to Hobart yacht race), and location. For Americans, it is a distant geographical place; for Britons, it may carry stronger historical colonial connotations.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in everyday speech in both regions, appearing mainly in geographical, historical, or news contexts (e.g., sailing, tourism).
Grammar
How to Use “hobart” in a Sentence
[PREP] in Hobart[PREP] from Hobart[PREP] to Hobart[VERB] Hobart (as in 'to found/settle/name')Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “hobart” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- Hobart-based company
- Hobart heritage buildings
American English
- Hobart-style cuisine
- Hobart city council
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in contexts of trade, tourism, and logistics related to Tasmania (e.g., 'Our new shipping route includes a stop in Hobart.').
Academic
Appears in geography, history, and environmental studies (e.g., 'Early colonial settlements in Hobart were concentrated around the port.').
Everyday
Used in travel plans and general knowledge (e.g., 'We're thinking of holidaying in Hobart next winter.').
Technical
Used in meteorology (e.g., 'Hobart weather station'), maritime navigation, and official cartography.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “hobart”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “hobart”
- Misspelling as 'Hobert' or 'Hobard'.
- Mispronouncing with stress on the second syllable.
- Using it with an article (e.g., 'the Hobart'), which is incorrect for the city name itself.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a low-frequency proper noun, primarily used in geographical, travel, and historical contexts.
No, as a city name it is exclusively a proper noun. It can be used attributively in compound nouns (e.g., Hobart airport, Hobart culture) which function adjectivally.
The difference lies in the vowel of the first syllable (/əʊ/ vs /oʊ/), which is a systematic difference between the two accents for the 'long o' sound, not specific to this word.
The most common mistake is using a definite article ('the') before it, as in 'the Hobart', which is incorrect for the city name itself.
A proper noun, primarily the capital city of the Australian island state of Tasmania.
Hobart is usually formal, geographical in register.
Hobart: in British English it is pronounced /ˈhəʊ.bɑːt/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈhoʊ.bɑːrt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
HOme on the BAY in TASmania → HO-BAR-T.
Conceptual Metaphor
A GATEWAY (to Antarctica, to Tasmania's wilderness).
Practice
Quiz
What is Hobart best known for in the sporting world?