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Definition of wharton
wharton
/ˈwɔːr.tən/
Whar · ton
Plural:Whartons
wharton Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A highly prestigious collegiate business school associated with the University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia.
Example
"She decided to pursue her MBA at Wharton to build a strong network in the finance industry."
2
An English surname, most notably belonging to Edith Wharton, the acclaimed American novelist who wrote 'The Age of Innocence'.
Example
"Scholars of American literature often study Wharton for her sharp, incisive critiques of Gilded Age high society."
• Rhymes for wharton
Word Origin & Etymology
An English habitational surname derived from several places in England named Wharton, originating from Old English elements meaning 'farmstead on the river' or 'shore settlement'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wharton. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wharton