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Fulton

FUUL-tuhn

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.”

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An English surname and given name, notably borne by inventor Robert Fulton, a pioneer of steamboat travel.
"Robert Fulton is credited with commercializing the steamboat."

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Fultons plural

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Etymology

From Foulden, a village in Norfolk, from Old English fuġol (“bird”) + tūn (“dwelling”).

Origin: Old English

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.

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