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Yorktown
YAWK-town
Yorktown (name) means a town in southeastern Virginia, site of the final major battle of the American Revolutionary War. Example: “The class field trip included a stop at the Yorktown battlefield.”
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A town in southeastern Virginia, site of the final major battle of the American Revolutionary War.
"The class field trip included a stop at the Yorktown battlefield."
How to use Yorktown
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe historic Virginia town where the British surrendered, effectively ending the Revolutionary War.
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Etymology
Named after York (as in York County, Virginia) plus "town."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Yorktown” mean?
The word “Yorktown” means a town in southeastern Virginia, site of the final major battle of the American Revolutionary War. In plain terms, the historic Virginia town where the British surrendered, effectively ending the Revolutionary War.
How do you pronounce “Yorktown”?
“Yorktown” is pronounced YAWK-town (/ˈjɔː(ɹ)ktaʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Yorktown” in a sentence?
Here is “Yorktown” used in a sentence: “The class field trip included a stop at the Yorktown battlefield.”
What part of speech is “Yorktown”?
“Yorktown” is a name.
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