Morton

American  

[mawr-tn] / ˈmɔr tn /

noun

1. Jelly Roll Ferdinand Morton, 1885–1941, U.S. jazz pianist, composer, and band leader.

2. Levi Parsons 1824–1920, vice president of the U.S. 1889–93; governor of New York 1895–96.

3. William Thomas Green, 1819–68, U.S. dentist: first to employ ether as an anesthetic.

4. a town in central Illinois.

5. a male given name: a family name taken from a Norman placename meaning “town on the moor.”

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Morton British  

/ ˈmɔːtən /

noun

1. 4th Earl of, title of James Douglas. 1516–81, regent of Scotland (1572–78) for the young James VI. He was implicated in the murders of Rizzio (1566) and Darnley (1567) and played a leading role in ousting Mary, Queen of Scots; executed

2. Jelly Roll, real name Ferdinand Joseph La Menthe Morton. 1885–1941, US jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter; one of the creators of New Orleans jazz

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Example Sentences

The officer who allegedly was attacked suffered minor injuries, Morton said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Much of that technology has roots in the 2024 acquisition of two companies, Morton Photonics and SiNoptiq, which added over 40 foundational patents to the company’s portfolio.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

In this one, created by writer-director John Morton, the stakes are much higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Actor Alexander 'Sandy' Morton, who played Golly Mackenzie in the TV series Monarch of the Glen, has died aged 81.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Mr. Morton and Miss Bernstone came to that school, too.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith