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Appleton

AP-uhl-tuhn

Appleton (name) means an English surname and place name meaning "apple orchard town". Example: “Appleton is a small town in Wisconsin.”

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An English surname and place name meaning "apple orchard town".
"Appleton is a small town in Wisconsin."
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Etymology

From Old English æppel + -tun, equivalent to apple + -ton. The town in Newfoundland is named for sawmill owner Appleton Cleaves.

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Appleton” mean?

The word “Appleton” means an English surname and place name meaning "apple orchard town".

How do you pronounce “Appleton”?

“Appleton” is pronounced AP-uhl-tuhn (/ˈæp.əl.tən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Appleton” in a sentence?

Here is “Appleton” used in a sentence: “Appleton is a small town in Wisconsin.”

What part of speech is “Appleton”?

“Appleton” is a name.

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