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Definition of vinson

vinson

/ˈvɪn.sən/
vin · son
Plural:Vinsons
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vinson Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A surname of English origin, meaning 'son of Vincent'.

Example

"The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson was named in honor of the influential congressman from Georgia."

2

The highest mountain in Antarctica, located in the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains, and recognized as one of the Seven Summits.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived as a patronymic surname of English origin meaning 'son of Vincent'. In a geographic context, the Antarctic mountain Mount Vinson was named after Carl Vinson, a United States Congressman who strongly supported Antarctic exploration.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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