Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

Linton

American  
[lin-tn] / ˈlɪn tn /

noun

  1. Ralph, 1893–1953, U.S. anthropologist.

  2. a male given name.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Prosecutors have accused Linton of lying about suffering seizures.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Linton, who had tears in her eyes when she turned to her family after the verdict was read, faces life in prison at a December sentencing hearing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

During the test, Linton jerked and twitched in what prosecutors described as an attempt to fake a seizure.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

While Linton has not been diagnosed with an underlying seizure disorder, such as epilepsy, defense attorney Jovan Blacknell said Linton suffered intermittent seizures during her life, including at the time of the wreck.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Among the seven others, Don Linton, the chief deputy county attorney, held relative primacy.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 14,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training