Upton

[uhp-tuhn]

noun

1. a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “upper town.”

Example Sentences

Drawing inspiration from Upton Sinclair’s 1927 novel, “Oil,” Anderson’s best, most accomplished movie levels up from the freewheeling antics of his early films to something intentionally serious and epic, with more than a touch of the visionary.

From Los Angeles Times

The sweeping grandstand that skirts the back of the first tee and adjacent 18th green at Bethpage is more London Stadium than Upton Park.

From BBC

And rather than the intimidatory three-sided horseshoe shape of two years ago, this vast stand "looks more London Stadium than Upton Park", according to BBC Sport's golf correspondent Iain Carter.

From BBC

Dietician Lucy Upton warns that we could start to see more side effects to creatine use because of the supplement's surge in popularity.

From BBC

"Too often, it's about the look, rather than what healthy really means, which comes in all shapes and sizes," children's dietician Lucy Upton explains.

From BBC