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Buxton (name) means an English surname and the name of a spa town in Derbyshire, England. Example: “They took the waters at Buxton, famed for its mineral springs.”

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An English surname and the name of a spa town in Derbyshire, England.
"They took the waters at Buxton, famed for its mineral springs."
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Plural
Buxtons
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Etymology

From Old English būgan ("to bend") + stān ("stone").

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Buxton” mean?
The word “Buxton” means an English surname and the name of a spa town in Derbyshire, England.
How do you use “Buxton” in a sentence?
Here is “Buxton” used in a sentence: “They took the waters at Buxton, famed for its mineral springs.”
What part of speech is “Buxton”?
“Buxton” is a name.
Where does the word “Buxton” come from?
The word “Buxton” comes from Old English. From Old English būgan ("to bend") + stān ("stone").