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Denton

DEHN-tuhn

Denton (name) means an English place name and surname meaning "valley settlement," also a city in Texas. Example: “She grew up in Denton before moving to Dallas.”

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An English place name and surname meaning "valley settlement," also a city in Texas.
"She grew up in Denton before moving to Dallas."

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Etymology

From Old English denu (“valley, den”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Denton” mean?

The word “Denton” means an English place name and surname meaning "valley settlement," also a city in Texas.

How do you pronounce “Denton”?

“Denton” is pronounced DEHN-tuhn (/ˈdɛn.tən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Denton” in a sentence?

Here is “Denton” used in a sentence: “She grew up in Denton before moving to Dallas.”

What part of speech is “Denton”?

“Denton” is a name.

Is “Denton” a common word?

“Denton” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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