Hilton

[ hil-tn ]

/ ˈhɪl tn /

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noun

Conrad (Nicholson), 1887–1979, U.S. hotel owner and developer.

James, 1900–54, English novelist.

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Words nearby Hilton

hilltop, hilly, Hillyer, Hilo, hilt, Hilton, Hilton's law, Hilton's white line, hilum, hilus, hilus cell

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How to use Hilton in a sentence

In those days, Hilton wasn’t just playing rock-and-roll, he looked rock-and-roll.
The Animals guitarist Hilton Valentine dies at 77|Phil Davison|January 31, 2021|Washington Post
“But it won’t come with any Hilton or Marriott points,” Jeff DeWit, NASA’s former chief financial officer, said at the 2019 announcement of the policy change.
Meet the people paying $55 million each to fly to the space station|Christian Davenport|January 26, 2021|Washington Post
Barnwell said he rented the entire fifth floor at a local Homewood Suites by Hilton to limit exposure to the virus.
In search of top competition, high school basketball powerhouses are still crisscrossing the country|Kyle Melnick|January 21, 2021|Washington Post
“We are still up against a pretty big challenge,” Hilton said.
How a Chicago Political Hangout Went From Bustling to Boarded-Up — Even After the City Promised Help|by Mick Dumke|December 17, 2020|ProPublica

Hilton partied near-constantly, busted into celebrity events, became “wifey” with Gaga, clubbed with Jessica Simpson, and hung with Paris Hilton.
Perez Hilton seeks forgiveness|Terri Schlichenmeyer|November 14, 2020|Washington Blade
When she declined, she claimed she was fired from the Vegas Hilton, and that the whole experience scarred her for life.
Two New Bill Cosby Accusers Come Forward: ‘We Challenge Mr. Cosby to End This Nightmare’|Marlow Stern|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She said that she came in contact with Cosby while working at the Las Vegas Hilton.
Two New Bill Cosby Accusers Come Forward: ‘We Challenge Mr. Cosby to End This Nightmare’|Marlow Stern|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It appears here with permission from the Estate of Hilton Kramer.
The Stacks: Edward Hopper’s X-Ray Vision|Hilton Kramer|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hilton Kramer, one of our finest cultural critics, reviewed it for The New York Times.
The Stacks: Edward Hopper’s X-Ray Vision|Hilton Kramer|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He has a majestic view of the dingy back entrance of a Hilton hotel.
Dean Baquet, the NYT’s Executive Editor, on Jill Abramson, Race, Surviving Cancer—and TMZ Envy|Lloyd Grove|September 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But Ruth Hilton sprang to the large old window, and pressed against it as a bird presses against the bars of its cage.
Ruth|Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Still, Miss Hilton, I think you should write and ask your guardian to send you money for another gown.
Ruth|Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
But when Ruth was about twelve, one morning in the busy hay-time, Mrs Hilton was left alone for some hours.
Ruth|Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
I am sorry about the death of your cousin, Mrs. Hilton; but her heart had undoubtedly been weak for sometime.
Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie|George Brenton Laurie
Universal regret on the part of officers and men was felt when he took his departure for Hilton Head.
A Raw Recruit's War Experiences|Ansel D. Nickerson

British Dictionary definitions for Hilton

Hilton

/ (ˈhɪltən) /

noun

Walter. died 1396, English mystical writer: author of The Scale of Perfection

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