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Vocabulary Entry
thornton
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A surname of English origin.
Example Sentences
"Thornton was a common surname in the village."
"She met a historian who specialized in the lives of people named Thornton."
"The author of the book had the last name Thornton."
V
verb
To make a place or area a Thornton (this usage is very rare and not standard).
Example Sentences
"They plan to thornton the area with new trees and parks."
"We should thornton this neighborhood to improve it."
"To thornton the landscape, they added various plants."
A
adjective
Relating to a place named Thornton (used rarely).
Example Sentences
"The thornton heritage site was a key part of the tour."
"The thornton architecture there is stunning."
"They focused on thornton traditions during the festival."