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Vocabulary Entry
whitney
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A surname or a given name, often associated with notable figures.
Example Sentences
"Whitney is a common surname in the United States."
"I've always liked the name Whitney for a girl."
"Whitney Houston was a legendary singer."
V
verb
To make something white; to whiten.
Example Sentences
"You need to whitney the cloth before dyeing it."
"The painter decided to whitney the walls for a fresher look."
"They will whitney the fabric to prepare it for printing."