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Vanderbilt

VAN-duh-bihlt

Vanderbilt (name) means a prominent American family surname of Dutch origin, associated with the wealthy Vanderbilt business dynasty. Example: “Cornelius Vanderbilt built a shipping and railroad empire.”

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A prominent American family surname of Dutch origin, associated with the wealthy Vanderbilt business dynasty.

"Cornelius Vanderbilt built a shipping and railroad empire."

Word forms

Vanderbilts plural

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Etymology

From Dutch van der Bilt, from van+der+De Bilt or Bilt. Literally, “from De Bilt, Netherlands”.

Origin: Dutch

Frequently asked questions

What does “Vanderbilt” mean?

The word “Vanderbilt” means a prominent American family surname of Dutch origin, associated with the wealthy Vanderbilt business dynasty.

How do you pronounce “Vanderbilt”?

“Vanderbilt” is pronounced VAN-duh-bihlt (/ˈvæn.dɚ.bɪlt/ in IPA).

How do you use “Vanderbilt” in a sentence?

Here is “Vanderbilt” used in a sentence: “Cornelius Vanderbilt built a shipping and railroad empire.”

What part of speech is “Vanderbilt”?

“Vanderbilt” is a name.

Is “Vanderbilt” a common word?

“Vanderbilt” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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