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Wilmington
WIHL-mihng-tuhn
Wilmington (name) means a place name shared by several cities, most notably in Delaware and North Carolina. Example: “Wilmington, Delaware, is home to many major banking corporations.”
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A place name shared by several cities, most notably in Delaware and North Carolina.
"Wilmington, Delaware, is home to many major banking corporations."
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_____, Delaware, is home to many major banking corporations.
Etymology
This means "Wilhelm's estate" and comes from Wilhelm plus Old English -ing ("belonging to") plus Old English tūn ("homestead, settlement").
Rhymes for Wilmington
Lexington
Arlington
Remington
Eddington
Ellington
Wellington
Washington
Darlington
Huntington
Kensington
Harrington
Carrington
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Wilmington” mean?
The word “Wilmington” means a place name shared by several cities, most notably in Delaware and North Carolina.
How do you pronounce “Wilmington”?
“Wilmington” is pronounced WIHL-mihng-tuhn (/ˈwɪlmɪŋtən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wilmington” in a sentence?
Here is “Wilmington” used in a sentence: “Wilmington, Delaware, is home to many major banking corporations.”
What part of speech is “Wilmington”?
“Wilmington” is a name.
Is “Wilmington” a common word?
“Wilmington” is an uncommon word in modern English.
