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Definition of vinson
vinson
/ˈvɪn.sən/
vin · son
Plural:Vinsons
vinson Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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.
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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
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vinson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vinson