a port city in southeastern Wales
"Newport is a historic port city located on the Severn Estuary in southeastern Wales."
a resort city in southeastern Rhode Island; known for the summer homes of millionaires; important yachting center
"Many wealthy families flock to Newport every summer to enjoy its world-class yachting and luxurious seaside villas."
A locale in the UK.
"The tourists spent their summer holidays at Newport, a historic city on the coast of Wales."
A locale in England.
"The tourists gathered at Newport, a historic seaport town on the south coast of Wales, though often confused with locations in England due to similar names elsewhere."
The name Newport combines the English words new and port. It was originally used to describe a newly established harbor or trading settlement.