Dayton

[ deyt-n ]

/ ˈdeɪt n /

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noun

Jonathan, 1760–1824, U.S. politician, Speaker of the House 1795–99.

a city in SW Ohio.

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Words nearby Dayton

dayspring, daystar, day student, daytime, day-to-day, Dayton, Daytona Beach, day-trade, day trading, day-trip, day-tripper

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How to use Dayton in a sentence

Belmont was sent to Dayton for the First Four, where it beat Temple, before it lost to Maryland, 79-77, less than 40 hours later.
Belmont could be an NCAA tournament Cinderella — if it gets the chance|John Feinstein|February 17, 2021|Washington Post
In 1965, with $1,800 of his savings, he bought his mother’s bar, the Keewee, in Dayton, Ohio.
Larry Flynt, pornographer and self-styled First Amendment champion, dies at 78|Paul W. Valentine|February 10, 2021|Washington Post
McKillop points out that Lee was also ill, and Dayton’s devotion to stopping Lee’s shot opened up driving lanes for the other Wildcats.
Lee for 3! Can This South Korean Break the NBA Barrier?|Daniel Malloy|February 5, 2021|Ozy
Her mother, whom she lives with in Dayton, Ohio, had recently started showing symptoms of covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, and McElroy, 20, figured that she had also been infected.
Covid may cause rashes and swelling. That doesn’t mean you’re ‘allergic,’ experts say.|Allyson Chiu|December 10, 2020|Washington Post

Yes, Obi Toppin is gone, and Dayton probably isn’t going to enjoy quite the same sort of magic.
A preseason March Madness bracket for a most unusual college basketball season|Patrick Stevens|November 23, 2020|Washington Post
Target was established in 1962 by the Dayton brothers as a discount offshoot of their eponymous Twin Cities department store.
Best Buy Punches Back at Amazon|William O’Connor|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And, since the 1980s, Dayton has held dramatic reenactments of the trial.
The Scopes Monkey Trial 2.0: It’s Not About the Stupid Science-Deniers|Michael Schulson|July 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The weird thing, really, is that Dayton began to grow into the role which history had assigned it.
The Scopes Monkey Trial 2.0: It’s Not About the Stupid Science-Deniers|Michael Schulson|July 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Also Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Ferris, great commercial music video directors who did Little Miss Sunshine.
Marc Webb Takes Us Inside ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ and Discusses His Rise to the A-List|Marlow Stern|March 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On May 13, 7,000 Minnesotans came to watch Gov. Dayton sign the legislation into law on the Capitol steps.
How Anti-Gay Forces Helped Minnesota Legalize Same-Sex Marriage|Rep. Karen Clark|May 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Just to exasperate Dayton further I put in a plea for gifts as against character in educational, artistic, and legislative work.
The New Machiavelli|Herbert George Wells
In an encounter near Dayton the boy was forced for the first time to face a cavalry charge.
Four American Indians|Edson L. Whitney
He stands for whatever he believes to be best for the community and Dayton has benefited by his administration of her affairs.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman
The family occupies an attractive home in Dayton, where Mr. Barr owns two residences.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman
In 1893 he was elected mayor of Dayton and he served at different periods as city attorney and clerk of the city of Dayton.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman

British Dictionary definitions for Dayton

Dayton

/ (ˈdeɪtən) /

noun

an industrial city in SW Ohio: aviation research centre. Pop: 161 696 (2003 est)

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