Appleton

American  

[ap-uhl-tuhn] / ˈæp əl tən /

noun

1. Sir Edward Victor, 1892–1965, British physicist: Nobel Prize 1947.

2. a city in E Wisconsin.

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Appleton British  

/ ˈæpəltən /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

"It's not about eating less sweet food to reduce obesity levels," Professor Appleton said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

In the six counties around Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah and Green Bay, just 1 homeowner in 7 spends more than 30% of their income on shelter costs, compared with 1 in 5 nationwide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

Appleton first attended Ms Friel's home address towards the end of 2023 dressed in a dinner jacket and inviting her to come to a ball with him.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

Vic, who also lives in Appleton Roebuck, said the appeal process had been a "cloud hanging over us all summer".

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

It was published by Appleton, of New York, and was well received and reviewed.

From Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches by Black, Helen C.