Teton

¹ American  

[tee-ton] / ˈti tɒn /

noun

plural

Tetons,

plural

Teton

1. the westernmost branch of the Dakota Indians.

2. a member of any of the tribes belonging to this branch, as the Brulé, Hunkpapa, Miniconjou, and Oglala.

3. a dialect of the Dakota language.

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Teton ² American  

[tee-ton, teet-n] / ˈti tɒn, ˈtit n /

noun

1. a river in NW central Montana, flowing E to the Marias River. 143 miles (230 km) long.

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Example Sentences

Home of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, Wyoming has a moderate cost of living and solid average Social Security income of $28,082, the report found.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 2026

Teton Pass, on the stretch of Wyoming Highway 22 that links Jackson Hole to the Teton Valley of eastern Idaho, has always lured backcountry enthusiasts with its wild beauty, deep snowpack, and easy accessibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

He also helped ensure that Teton Pass, one of the nation’s premier destinations for backcountry recreation, remained open to the public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

This particular one, which depicts California’s crown jewel of natural wonders, is part of a collection designed by artist Gretchen Leggitt that also pays homage to the Grand Canyon, Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

The jagged peaks of the Teton Mountains shot up in the background toward the clear blue sky overhead.

From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner