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Definition of dayton

dayton

/ˈdeɪ.tən/
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dayton Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A major city in western Ohio, United States, historically recognized as a hub of manufacturing and as the hometown of aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright.

2

An English surname, most notably borne by Jonathan Dayton, the youngest person to sign the United States Constitution.

Example

"The town's founders chose to name their new settlement after Jonathan Dayton."

• Rhymes for dayton

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Word Origin & Etymology

The prominent Ohio city was named after Jonathan Dayton (1760–1824), a signer of the U.S. Constitution who owned significant land in the region. The surname itself is of Old English origin, originally a habitational name meaning 'dairy town' or 'settlement of Dæcca'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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