Minton
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Minton
C19: named after Thomas Minton (1765–1836), English potter
Example Sentences
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A floral Iznik ceramic plate inspires its counterpart from the Minton manufactory in Staffordshire, England.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
"An honest answer is: if it was opt-in, nobody would opt-in," Twitch's chief product officer Mike Minton said Wednesday during a live chat on the hugely popular gaming platform after the announcement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
The Economist's editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes questioned Musk on a range of topics, from whether he believed big tech executives should work together to tackle AI safety risks to why he intervenes in European politics.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Content producer Blair R. Minton posted a thoughtful video commentary on the type of hive mind masculinity aligning against Megan.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2026
With the revival of this manufacture, and of almost any other sort of tiles, the name of Herbert Minton is closely associated.
From British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. by L. Arnoux
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