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Wheaton
WEE-tuhn
Wheaton (name) means a surname, and the name of several towns in the United States, including the county seat of DuPage County, Illinois. Example: “She grew up in Wheaton, Illinois.”
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A surname, and the name of several towns in the United States, including the county seat of DuPage County, Illinois.
"She grew up in Wheaton, Illinois."
How to use Wheaton
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly a place name and surname; also, playfully, an internet slang unit for a large follower count.
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Etymology
As a slang unit ("a wheaton"), it was coined in 2009 by cartoonist John Kovalic, named after actor Wil Wheaton, meaning about 500,000 social-media followers.
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What does “Wheaton” mean?
The word “Wheaton” means a surname, and the name of several towns in the United States, including the county seat of DuPage County, Illinois. In plain terms, mainly a place name and surname; also, playfully, an internet slang unit for a large follower count.
How do you pronounce “Wheaton”?
“Wheaton” is pronounced WEE-tuhn (/ˈwiːtən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wheaton” in a sentence?
Here is “Wheaton” used in a sentence: “She grew up in Wheaton, Illinois.”
What part of speech is “Wheaton”?
“Wheaton” is a name.
Where does the word “Wheaton” come from?
The word “Wheaton” dates back to around 2009. As a slang unit ("a wheaton"), it was coined in 2009 by cartoonist John Kovalic, named after actor Wil Wheaton, meaning about 500,000 social-media followers.
