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Johnstone

Johnstone (name) means a surname, and the name of a town in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Example: “The play was written by a Scottish author named Johnstone.”

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A surname, and the name of a town in Renfrewshire, Scotland.

"The play was written by a Scottish author named Johnstone."

How to use Johnstone

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Scottish surname and town name, a variant spelling related to Johnston.

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Word forms

Johnstones plural

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Rhymes for Johnstone

one bone done gone none tone lone hone cone zone stone phone

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Johnstone” mean?

The word “Johnstone” means a surname, and the name of a town in Renfrewshire, Scotland. In plain terms, a Scottish surname and town name, a variant spelling related to Johnston.

How do you use “Johnstone” in a sentence?

Here is “Johnstone” used in a sentence: “The play was written by a Scottish author named Johnstone.”

What part of speech is “Johnstone”?

“Johnstone” is a name.

Is “Johnstone” a common word?

“Johnstone” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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