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Swanson
SWON-suhn
Swanson (name) means a surname meaning "son of Swan.". Example: “Gloria Swanson was a major star of silent film.”
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A surname meaning "son of Swan."
"Gloria Swanson was a major star of silent film."
How to use Swanson
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname derived from the given name Swan.
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What does “Swanson” mean?
The word “Swanson” means a surname meaning "son of Swan.". In plain terms, a surname derived from the given name Swan.
How do you pronounce “Swanson”?
“Swanson” is pronounced SWON-suhn (/ˈswɒnsən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Swanson” in a sentence?
Here is “Swanson” used in a sentence: “Gloria Swanson was a major star of silent film.”
What part of speech is “Swanson”?
“Swanson” is a name.
Is “Swanson” a common word?
“Swanson” is an uncommon word in modern English.