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Benton
BEHN-tuhn
Benton (name) means an English surname, and the name of numerous towns across the United States. Example: “Benton, Arkansas, is the county seat of Saline County.”
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An English surname, and the name of numerous towns across the United States.
"Benton, Arkansas, is the county seat of Saline County."
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Etymology
From Old English elements meaning either "bean" or "bent-grass," plus tūn, "settlement" or "enclosure."
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What does “Benton” mean?
The word “Benton” means an English surname, and the name of numerous towns across the United States.
How do you pronounce “Benton”?
“Benton” is pronounced BEHN-tuhn (/ˈbɛn.tən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Benton” in a sentence?
Here is “Benton” used in a sentence: “Benton, Arkansas, is the county seat of Saline County.”
What part of speech is “Benton”?
“Benton” is a name.
Where does the word “Benton” come from?
The word “Benton” comes from Old English. From Old English elements meaning either "bean" or "bent-grass," plus tūn, "settlement" or "enclosure.".
Is “Benton” a common word?
“Benton” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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