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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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- Dentons
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Etymology
Formed from Old English denu (“valley, den”) and tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
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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.
