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Eliot

Eliot (name) means a surname and male given name, a variant of Elliott. Example: “T. S. Eliot was a famous 20th-century poet.”

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A surname and male given name, a variant of Elliott.

"T. S. Eliot was a famous 20th-century poet."

How to Use Eliot

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname and first name, best known from the poet T. S. Eliot.

Word Forms

Eliots plural

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Etymology

A variant of the surname and given name Elliott.

Rhymes for Eliot

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Eliot” mean?

The word “Eliot” means a surname and male given name, a variant of Elliott. In plain terms, a surname and first name, best known from the poet T. S. Eliot.

How do you use “Eliot” in a sentence?

Here is “Eliot” used in a sentence: “T. S. Eliot was a famous 20th-century poet.”

What part of speech is “Eliot”?

“Eliot” is a name.

Is “Eliot” a common word?

“Eliot” is an uncommon word in modern English.