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Definition of ellington

ellington

/ˈɛl.ɪŋ.tən/
El · ling · ton
Plural:Ellingtons
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ellington Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (1899–1974), a highly influential American jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader who led his orchestra for over fifty years.

Example

"The jazz ensemble performed several classic arrangements by Ellington during the evening concert."

2

American A town located in Tolland County in north-central Connecticut, United States.

3

British A village and civil parish in Northumberland, northeastern England, or a village in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England.

• Rhymes for ellington

• Nearby Words

ellen
ellenborough
ellenborough falls
ellington
elliot
elliott
ellipse

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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