Fulton
Fulton (name) means an English surname and given name, notably borne by inventor Robert Fulton, a pioneer of steamboat travel. Example: “Robert Fulton is credited with commercializing the steamboat.”
Word forms
Fultons plural
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Etymology
From Foulden, a village in Norfolk, from Old English fuġol (“bird”) + tūn (“dwelling”).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Fulton” mean?
The word “Fulton” means an English surname and given name, notably borne by inventor Robert Fulton, a pioneer of steamboat travel.
How do you pronounce “Fulton”?
“Fulton” is pronounced FUUL-tuhn (/ˈfʊltən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Fulton” in a sentence?
Here is “Fulton” used in a sentence: “Robert Fulton is credited with commercializing the steamboat.”
What part of speech is “Fulton”?
“Fulton” is a name.
Is “Fulton” a common word?
“Fulton” is an uncommon word in modern English.