Thornton
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Name — An English surname and place name meaning "thorn-tree settlement."
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Etymology
From Old English þorn (“thorn”) + tūn (“settlement”).
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What does “Thornton” mean?
The word “Thornton” means an English surname and place name meaning "thorn-tree settlement.".
How do you pronounce “Thornton”?
“Thornton” is pronounced THAWN-tuhn (/ˈθɔː(ɹ)ntən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Thornton” in a sentence?
Here is “Thornton” used in a sentence: “Thornton Wilder wrote the play "Our Town.".”
What part of speech is “Thornton”?
“Thornton” is a name.
Is “Thornton” a common word?
“Thornton” is an uncommon word in modern English.