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Definition of dawson

dawson

/ˈdɔːsən/
Daw · son
Plural:Dawsons
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dawson Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A common surname of English origin.

Example

"Mr. Dawson will be the guest speaker at the historical society's annual banquet."

2

Canadian A town in the Yukon Territory of northwestern Canada, historically significant as the epicenter of the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 19th century.

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the geographical location in the Yukon, it is formally known and often referred to as 'Dawson City' to distinguish it from the city of Dawson Creek in British Columbia.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from a medieval English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Daw', where 'Daw' was a common diminutive for the given name David.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dawson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dawson
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