Drayton

American  

[dreyt-n] / ˈdreɪt n /

noun

1. Michael, 1563–1631, English poet.

2. William Henry, 1742–1779, American member of Continental Congress, 1778–79.

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Drayton British  

/ ˈdreɪtən /

noun

1. Michael. 1563–1631, English poet. His work includes odes and pastorals, and Poly-Olbion (1613–22), on the topography of England

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Example Sentences

The men tried to get into the Crowne Plaza in Stockley Road in West Drayton through a rear entrance and damaged security fences, according to the Met.

From BBC

The logistics firm is part of the Müller group with its headquarters in Market Drayton.

From BBC

"My journey began at Drayton Green, in Ealing, London," said Eesa Ashraf, 21, who heard about the project from a friend.

From BBC

The CMA had said there were no concerns about a monopoly nationally, but feared the deal could lead to higher prices and lower-quality homes for buyers in an area around Whitchurch, including Nantwich, Ellesmere and Market Drayton.

From BBC

Flav, born William Jonathan Drayton Jr., served that role in the seminal hip-hop group Public Enemy before emerging as a reality star in the aughts via Season 3 of “The Surreal Life,” from which spun off “Strange Love,” where he romanced Brigitte Nielsen, and MTV’s “Flavor of Love.”

From Salon