Appleton

[ ap-uhl-tuhn ]

noun

1. Sir Edward Victor, 1892–1965, British physicist: Nobel Prize 1947.
2. a city in E Wisconsin.

Appleton

/ ˈæpəltən /

noun

1. AppletonSir Edward (Victor)18921965MEnglishSCIENCE: physicist Sir Edward ( Victor ). 1892–1965, English physicist, noted particularly for his research on the ionosphere: Nobel prize for physics 1947

Example Sentences

She sat in the shade and chatted with Appleton, her wet sandals resting on hard clay.

From Los Angeles Times

He was not represented by counsel after barrister Katy Appleton told the court she was withdrawing due to "professional embarrassment".

From BBC

The committee also will target the 18th District, which now runs from Appleton south to Oshkosh along Lake Winnebago’s western shore.

From Seattle Times

"My own experience of not being able to afford basic necessities ignited the fire in my belly," Ms Appleton said.

From BBC

The district includes the cities of Appleton and Green Bay, Door County and covers mostly rural areas north through Marinette.

From Seattle Times