Appleton

American  

[ap-uhl-tuhn] / ˈæp əl tən /

noun

1. Sir Edward Victor, 1892–1965, British physicist: Nobel Prize 1947.

2. a city in E Wisconsin.

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Appleton British  

/ ˈæpəltən /

noun

1. Sir Edward ( Victor ). 1892–1965, English physicist, noted particularly for his research on the ionosphere: Nobel prize for physics 1947

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Example Sentences

Gabby, from from Appleton Roebuck, near York, said she has come to the realisation that she "probably won't get better" but is trying to ignore the fact she is "gradually getting worse".

From BBC

"It's not about eating less sweet food to reduce obesity levels," Professor Appleton said.

From Science Daily

In Appleton: “Super Size Me,” the Morgan Spurlock documentary, focuses on the health hazards of fast food.

From The Wall Street Journal

I have lived and rented in the Appleton area for seven years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Utilities, gasoline and dance and piano lessons for their two children are cheaper in Appleton, too.

From The Wall Street Journal