noun
Uncommon
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.”
noun
1
A motorcycle made by the historic British manufacturer Norton Motorcycle Company.
"He restored an old Norton in his garage over the winter."
2
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
1
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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA British motorcycle brand, a well-known textbook publisher, or a common surname.
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Etymology
From Old English "norþ" (north) plus "tūn" (enclosure or settlement), literally "north town."
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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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