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Norton

NAW-tuhn

Norton (noun) means a motorcycle made by the historic British manufacturer Norton Motorcycle Company. Example: “He restored an old Norton in his garage over the winter.”

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A motorcycle made by the historic British manufacturer Norton Motorcycle Company.

"He restored an old Norton in his garage over the winter."

A book, especially a literary anthology, published by W. W. Norton & Company, often used as a college textbook.

"Every student in the class carried a thick Norton anthology to lectures."

name

A surname and place name, originally describing a settlement to the north of something.

"The Norton family has lived in that part of Massachusetts for generations."

How to use Norton

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In plain EnglishA British motorcycle brand, a well-known textbook publisher, or a common surname.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Nortons plural, Nortons plural

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Etymology

From Old English "norþ" (north) plus "tūn" (enclosure or settlement), literally "north town."

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Norton

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Norton” mean?

The word “Norton” means a motorcycle made by the historic British manufacturer Norton Motorcycle Company. In plain terms, a British motorcycle brand, a well-known textbook publisher, or a common surname.

How do you pronounce “Norton”?

“Norton” is pronounced NAW-tuhn (/ˈnɔɹtən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Norton” in a sentence?

Here is “Norton” used in a sentence: “He restored an old Norton in his garage over the winter.”

What part of speech is “Norton”?

Depending on how it is used, “Norton” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “Norton” come from?

The word “Norton” comes from Old English. From Old English "norþ" (north) plus "tūn" (enclosure or settlement), literally "north town.".

Is “Norton” a common word?

“Norton” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Norton” have?

“Norton” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a motorcycle made by the historic British manufacturer Norton Motorcycle Company.

What is the difference between a Norton motorcycle and a Norton anthology?

A Norton motorcycle refers to a machine made by the historic British manufacturer Norton Motorcycle Company, while a Norton anthology refers to a book, often a literary collection, published by W. W. Norton & Company. The two uses share the name but refer to completely unrelated products from different industries.

Why is 'the Norton' a common shorthand in college literature courses?

Students often refer to 'the Norton' as shorthand for a Norton anthology, a literary collection published by W. W. Norton & Company that is frequently assigned as a college textbook. The shorthand works because the publisher's anthologies are so widely used in literature classes.

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