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Definition of denton

denton

/ˈdɛn.tən/
den · ton
Plural:Dentons
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denton Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An English surname derived from several place names in the United Kingdom, originally signifying a farmstead or village located in a valley.

Example

"Mr. Denton was appointed to the board of directors after a decade of dedicated service to the company."

2

American A city in northern Texas, United States, situated at the northern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and recognized for its universities and active music scene.

3

British A town in Greater Manchester, England, historically significant during the 19th and 20th centuries for its prominent hat-manufacturing industry.

• Rhymes for denton

• Nearby Words

dentex
dentist
dentistry
denton
denture
denuclearize
denunciation

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'denu' (valley) and 'tūn' (enclosure, farmstead, or village). It originated as a place name for a settlement situated in a valley, eventually becoming a common English surname.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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