noun
Pendleton
Pendleton (noun) means a surname, and the name of several towns in England and the United States. Example: “Pendleton, Oregon, is well known for its annual rodeo.”
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A surname, and the name of several towns in England and the United States.
"Pendleton, Oregon, is well known for its annual rodeo."
How to use Pendleton
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place name and surname found in several English-speaking countries.
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_____, Oregon, is well known for its annual rodeo.
Etymology
"The settlement by Pendle," combining the hill name Pendle with Old English tūn ("settlement").
Rhymes for Pendleton
Breton
skeleton
Carleton
Appleton
Eagleton
simpleton
singleton
Middleton
Stapleton
Littleton
Pembleton
Shackleton
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Pendleton” mean?
The word “Pendleton” means a surname, and the name of several towns in England and the United States. In plain terms, a place name and surname found in several English-speaking countries.
How do you use “Pendleton” in a sentence?
Here is “Pendleton” used in a sentence: “Pendleton, Oregon, is well known for its annual rodeo.”
What part of speech is “Pendleton”?
“Pendleton” is a noun.
Where does the word “Pendleton” come from?
The word “Pendleton” comes from Old English. "The settlement by Pendle," combining the hill name Pendle with Old English tūn ("settlement").
