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Definition of weirton

weirton

/ˈwɪrtən/
weir · ton
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weirton Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A city located in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia in the United States, historically renowned as a major center for steel manufacturing.

Example

"During the mid-twentieth century, Weirton was a booming industrial hub thanks to its massive steel mills."

• Rhymes for weirton

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Ernest T. Weir, an industrialist who founded the Weirton Steel Corporation in 1909 and built the surrounding company town.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Weirton. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/weirton
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