noun

Scranton

SKRAN-tuhn

Scranton (noun) means a city in northeastern Pennsylvania, the county seat of Lackawanna County. Example: “The show is set in a fictionalized version of Scranton.”

noun

A city in northeastern Pennsylvania, the county seat of Lackawanna County.

"The show is set in a fictionalized version of Scranton."

How to use Scranton

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In plain EnglishA city in Pennsylvania, US.

Word forms

Scrantons plural

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Rhymes for Scranton

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Scranton” mean?

The word “Scranton” means a city in northeastern Pennsylvania, the county seat of Lackawanna County. In plain terms, a city in Pennsylvania, US.

How do you pronounce “Scranton”?

“Scranton” is pronounced SKRAN-tuhn (/ˈskɹæntən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Scranton” in a sentence?

Here is “Scranton” used in a sentence: “The show is set in a fictionalized version of Scranton.”

What part of speech is “Scranton”?

“Scranton” is a noun.