Huntington

American  

[huhn-ting-tuhn] / ˈhʌn tɪŋ tən /

noun

1. Collis Potter, 1821–1900, U.S. railroad developer.

2. Samuel, 1731–96, U.S. statesman: governor of Connecticut 1786–96.

3. a city in W West Virginia, on the Ohio River.

4. a city in NE Indiana.

5. a male given name: from an Old English family name, meaning “hunting estate.”

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Example Sentences

Huntington Beach 8, Corona del Mar 2: Jared Grindlinger had four hits and four RBIs and Owen Bone homered for the Oilers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

A pancake for the table at Kitchen Mouse, garden hopping at the Huntington and “blue couch time” are on the agenda for the comedian.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries, whose roots go back to 1886, is worth roughly $16 billion, including cash and debt, according to FactSet.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The challenge now for the likes of Huntington, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman is to adapt to the challenge from the well-funded startups.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Later, she and her parents moved into nearby Huntington, where she went to high school.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield