Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

Dolton

American  
[dawl-tn] / ˈdɔl tn /

noun

  1. a city in NE Illinois, near Chicago.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He grew up in South Holland, a short distance from Leo's Dolton neighbourhood in the suburb of Chicago.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Dr Haley Dolton, also from Trinity, was lead author of the study.

From Science Daily • Nov. 7, 2023

Pervis Staples, whose tenor voice complemented his father’s and sisters’ in the legendary gospel group the Staple Singers, died May 6 at his home in Dolton, Ill. He was 85.

From Washington Post • May 12, 2021

Pioneering musician, producer and label owner recorded the 1957 hit “Dark Moon” and helped found Seattle-based Dolton Records.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2019

Mrs. McPherson and her sister Lizzie Dolton went across to New York as directed and stayed for three weeks at the Johnston House, without hearing anything from the missing man.

From Tales of Terror and Mystery by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir