proper noun

Shackleton

Shackleton (proper noun) means a surname, most famously belonging to Ernest Shackleton, the British Antarctic explorer. Example: “Shackleton's expedition to Antarctica became a legendary tale of survival.”

proper noun

A surname, most famously belonging to Ernest Shackleton, the British Antarctic explorer.

"Shackleton's expedition to Antarctica became a legendary tale of survival."

How to use Shackleton

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBest known today as the surname of the famous polar explorer Ernest Shackleton.

Word forms

Shackletons plural

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Etymology

A habitational surname from a place in West Yorkshire, England.

Rhymes for Shackleton

Breton skeleton Carleton Appleton Eagleton simpleton singleton Middleton Pendleton Stapleton Littleton Pembleton

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Shackleton” mean?

The word “Shackleton” means a surname, most famously belonging to Ernest Shackleton, the British Antarctic explorer. In plain terms, best known today as the surname of the famous polar explorer Ernest Shackleton.

How do you use “Shackleton” in a sentence?

Here is “Shackleton” used in a sentence: “Shackleton's expedition to Antarctica became a legendary tale of survival.”

What part of speech is “Shackleton”?

“Shackleton” is a proper noun.

What is the meaning of Shackleton?

"Shackleton" (proper noun) means a surname, most famously belonging to Ernest Shackleton, the British Antarctic explorer.