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Remington

REH-mihng-tuhn

Remington (name) means a surname, notably borne by the American Western artist Frederic Remington and the Remington Arms company. Example: “The museum has a wall of Remington bronzes depicting cowboys and horses.”

name

A surname, notably borne by the American Western artist Frederic Remington and the Remington Arms company.

"The museum has a wall of Remington bronzes depicting cowboys and horses."

noun

A firearm made by the Remington Arms company.

"He kept an old Remington rifle in the gun cabinet."

How to use Remington

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly refers either to the Remington gun brand or the artist Frederic Remington.

Word forms

Remingtons plural

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Etymology

From the English surname Remington, originally from Rimington, meaning roughly "settlement by the boundary stream."

Rhymes for Remington

Lexington Arlington Eddington Ellington Wellington Washington Darlington Huntington Kensington Harrington Carrington Paddington

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Remington” mean?

The word “Remington” means a surname, notably borne by the American Western artist Frederic Remington and the Remington Arms company. In plain terms, most commonly refers either to the Remington gun brand or the artist Frederic Remington.

How do you pronounce “Remington”?

“Remington” is pronounced REH-mihng-tuhn (/ˈɹɛmɪŋtən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Remington” in a sentence?

Here is “Remington” used in a sentence: “The museum has a wall of Remington bronzes depicting cowboys and horses.”

What part of speech is “Remington”?

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

How many meanings does “Remington” have?

“Remington” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname, notably borne by the American Western artist Frederic Remington and the Remington Arms company.