Compton
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Name — An English surname and place name, also a city in California, originally meaning "valley settlement."
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Etymology
From Old English Cumbtūn. Equivalent to combe (“valley”) + -ton (“town”).
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What does “Compton” mean?
The word “Compton” means an English surname and place name, also a city in California, originally meaning "valley settlement.".
How do you pronounce “Compton”?
“Compton” is pronounced KOMP-tuhn (/ˈkɒmp.tən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Compton” in a sentence?
Here is “Compton” used in a sentence: “The rapper grew up in Compton.”
What part of speech is “Compton”?
“Compton” is a name.
Is “Compton” a common word?
“Compton” is an uncommon word in modern English.