Menton

American  

[men-tohn, mahn-tawn] / mɛnˈtoʊn, mɑ̃ˈtɔ̃ /

noun

1. a city in SE France, on the Mediterranean: winter resort.

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Menton British  

/ mɑ̃tɔ̃, mɛnˈtəʊn /

noun

1. a town and resort in SE France, on the Mediterranean: belonged to Monaco from the 14th century until 1848, then an independent republic until purchased by France in 1860. Pop: 28 812 (1999)

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Menton

The Mediterranean town of Menton showcased its lush citrus and celebrated the upcoming Olympics in Paris during its Carnival parade on Sunday.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 18, 2024

Meanwhile, Richards bought a speedboat — Mandrax — and the denizens of the Villa Nellcôte would speed along the coast for breakfast in Menton or over the border in Italy.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2023

The two newspapers reported that Ms Lynch brought staff together last month at one of her restaurants, Menton, following the deaths of two employees, executive chef Rye Crofter and a line cook.

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2023

So on March 15, when she gathered two dozen employees of Menton, the most prestigious of her seven establishments, for a meeting after dinner service, they were hoping for support and inspiration.

From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2023

San Remo and Menton and Monaco are Riviera towns all within a few miles of each other.

From Riviera Towns by Gibbons, Herbert Adams