noun
Wilton
WIHL-tuhn
Wilton (noun) means a type of durable, tightly woven carpet, originally made in the English town of Wilton. Example: “The hallway was fitted with a rich burgundy Wilton carpet.”
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A type of durable, tightly woven carpet, originally made in the English town of Wilton.
"The hallway was fitted with a rich burgundy Wilton carpet."
How to use Wilton
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA style of quality woven carpet, named after the English town where it was first made.
Common pairings
Wilton carpet
Wilton weave
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Word forms
- Plural
- Wiltons
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Etymology
Named after Wilton, a town in Wiltshire, England, long famous for its carpet weaving.
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What does “Wilton” mean?
The word “Wilton” means a type of durable, tightly woven carpet, originally made in the English town of Wilton. In plain terms, a style of quality woven carpet, named after the English town where it was first made.
How do you pronounce “Wilton”?
“Wilton” is pronounced WIHL-tuhn (/ˈwɪltən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wilton” in a sentence?
Here is “Wilton” used in a sentence: “The hallway was fitted with a rich burgundy Wilton carpet.”
What part of speech is “Wilton”?
“Wilton” is a noun.
