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Definition of ellsworth

ellsworth

/ˈɛlz.wərθ/
Ells · worth
Plural:Ellsworths
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ellsworth Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An English surname derived from a habitational name referring to someone from an historical settlement named Elsworth.

Example

"The local library's new wing was funded by a generous donation from the Ellsworth family."

2

American A city in Hancock County, Maine, United States, recognized as a historic settlement and a major gateway to Acadia National Park.

3

A major geographic region in Antarctica, known as Ellsworth Land, named in honor of the American polar explorer Lincoln Ellsworth.

Example

"The expedition team prepared extensively for the harsh, freezing conditions they would face while traversing Ellsworth Land."

• Nearby Words

elliptical
elliptically
ellison
ellsworth
elm
elmer
elmwood

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English, originally a habitational name referring to Elsworth in Cambridgeshire, England, which translates to 'Elli's settlement' or 'Elli's enclosure'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ellsworth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ellsworth
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