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Ellington
EH-lihng-tuhn
Ellington (name) means an English surname and place name, famously borne by jazz composer and bandleader Duke Ellington. Example: “Duke Ellington composed thousands of pieces over his career.”
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An English surname and place name, famously borne by jazz composer and bandleader Duke Ellington.
"Duke Ellington composed thousands of pieces over his career."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Ellingtons
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Etymology
From either the Old English personal name Ella or ǣl (“eel”) + -ing (“belonging to”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
Rhymes for Ellington
Lexington
Arlington
Remington
Eddington
Wellington
Washington
Darlington
Huntington
Kensington
Harrington
Carrington
Paddington
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Ellington” mean?
The word “Ellington” means an English surname and place name, famously borne by jazz composer and bandleader Duke Ellington.
How do you pronounce “Ellington”?
“Ellington” is pronounced EH-lihng-tuhn (/ˈɛlɪŋtən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ellington” in a sentence?
Here is “Ellington” used in a sentence: “Duke Ellington composed thousands of pieces over his career.”
What part of speech is “Ellington”?
“Ellington” is a name.
Is “Ellington” a common word?
“Ellington” is an uncommon word in modern English.
