Ashton

American  

[ash-tuhn] / ˈæʃ tən /

noun

1. Sir Frederick (William), 1906–1988, English dancer and choreographer, born in Ecuador.

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Ashton British  

/ ˈæʃtən /

noun

1. Sir Frederick. 1906–88, British ballet dancer and choreographer. His ballets include Façade (1931), to music by Walton, La Fille mal gardée (1960), The Dream (1964), and A Month in the Country (1976)

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Example Sentences

“That partnership supports economic growth in Wyoming, and our flexible and innovative tariff provisions allow us to meet Microsoft’s expanding energy needs while protecting base retail customers from rate impacts,” Ashton added.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Struber took over at Ashton Gate in June after Liam Manning, who had taken the club into the play-offs, left to take charge at Norwich City.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Mr. Ashton, a tech figure known for coining the phrase “the Internet of Things,” seems to regard himself as something of a progressive visionary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

These parallels should remind us that we our deeply interconnected on this planet, and that the “butterfly effect” isn’t just a bad Ashton Kutcher film.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

“That book is how Edward Ashton found us in Frankenforde. The clue is on the first page,” Mater Lumley added, in answer to Penelope’s questioning look.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood