Aston
What is another word for Aston? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Informal shorthand for a car made by Aston Martin.
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Etymology
The car sense comes from the Aston Martin brand name; the verb sense is a variant form related to "astonish."
Full origin of Aston →Frequently asked questions
What does “Aston” mean?
The word “Aston” means informal shorthand for a car made by Aston Martin. In plain terms, casual word for an Aston Martin car.
How do you pronounce “Aston”?
“Aston” is pronounced AS-tuhn (/ˈæstən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Aston” in a sentence?
Here is “Aston” used in a sentence: “He pulled up outside the hotel in a gleaming aston.”
What part of speech is “Aston”?
Depending on how it is used, “Aston” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “Aston” a common word?
“Aston” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Aston” have?
“Aston” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal shorthand for a car made by Aston Martin.
Is "Aston" always capitalized when it refers to a car?
Yes, because it derives from the brand name Aston Martin, "Aston" is capitalized as a proper noun when used this way. Lowercase use is confined to its rare, dialectal verb sense meaning "to astonish."
Can "Aston" be used as a verb in modern English?
The verb sense of "Aston," meaning to astonish or amaze, is extremely rare and largely confined to older dialectal usage. In everyday modern English, "Aston" functions almost exclusively as informal shorthand for an Aston Martin car.
What does someone mean if they say "he drives an Aston"?
They mean the person owns or drives a car made by Aston Martin, the British luxury car manufacturer. "Aston" here is informal shorthand rather than the car's full brand name.
