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Carleton
KAHRL-tuhn
Carleton (name) means a surname and male given name, an alternative spelling of Carlton. Example: “Carleton University in Ottawa is named after the surname.”
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A surname and male given name, an alternative spelling of Carlton.
"Carleton University in Ottawa is named after the surname."
How to use Carleton
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname, given name, and place name related to Carlton.
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Rhymes for Carleton
Breton
skeleton
Appleton
Eagleton
simpleton
singleton
Middleton
Pendleton
Stapleton
Littleton
Pembleton
Shackleton
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Carleton” mean?
The word “Carleton” means a surname and male given name, an alternative spelling of Carlton. In plain terms, a surname, given name, and place name related to Carlton.
How do you pronounce “Carleton”?
“Carleton” is pronounced KAHRL-tuhn (/ˈkɑɹ(ə)ltən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Carleton” in a sentence?
Here is “Carleton” used in a sentence: “Carleton University in Ottawa is named after the surname.”
What part of speech is “Carleton”?
“Carleton” is a name.
Is “Carleton” a common word?
“Carleton” is an uncommon word in modern English.
