Walton

American  

[wawl-tn] / ˈwɔl tn /

noun

1. Ernest Thomas Sinton 1903–95, Irish physicist: Nobel Prize 1951.

2. Izaak 1593–1683, English writer.

3. Samuel Moore Sam, 1918–92, U.S. business executive and founder of Wal-Mart Stores.

4. Sir William (Turner), 1902–83, English composer.

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Walton British  

/ ˈwɔːltən /

noun

1. Ernest Thomas Sinton. 1903–95, Irish physicist. He succeeded in producing the first artificial transmutation of an atomic nucleus (1932) with Sir John Cockcroft, with whom he shared the Nobel prize for physics 1951

2. Izaak (ˈaɪzək). 1593–1683, English writer, best known for The Compleat Angler (1653; enlarged 1676)

3. Sir William ( Turner ). 1902–83, English composer. His works include Façade (1923), a setting of satirical verses by Edith Sitwell, the Viola Concerto (1929), and the oratorio Belshazzar's Feast (1931)

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Walton Scientific  

/ wôl′tən /

1. Irish physicist who, with John Cockcroft, was the first to successfully split an atom using a particle accelerator in 1932. For this work they shared the 1951 Nobel Prize for physics.

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Other Word Forms

• Waltonian noun

Example Sentences

This year will be the 27th time Nikki Dunagan, a content designer from Walton County, Ga., has gone to the Masters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

"This makes searching for life on other planets a lot more specific. We should look for solar systems with stars that resemble our own Sun," says Walton.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The Waltons’ wealth tracks a 10.2% gain in Walmart’s shares in the first quarter; by contrast, shares in tech companies held by the Walton brothers’ billionaire peers are all down for the quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Friday against 91st-ranked Adam Walton of Australia after a first-round bye.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

I catch sight of Mrs. Walton and Mrs. Caldwell still standing near the buffet line.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles