Stockton

American  

[stok-tuhn] / ˈstɒk tən /

noun

1. Frank R. Francis Richard Stockton, 1834–1902, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

2. John, born 1962, U.S. basketball player.

3. a city in central California, on the San Joaquin River.

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Stockton ¹ British  

/ ˈstɒktən /

noun

1. an inland port in central California, on the San Joaquin River: seat of the University of the Pacific (1851). Pop: 271 466 (2003 est)

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Stockton ² British  

/ ˈstɒktən /

noun

1. 1st Earl of. title of (Maurice Harold) Macmillan

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Example Sentences

“Anytime you see a stock rallying in a weak tape, it’s encouraging and deserves a second look,” says Fairlead Strategies founder Katie Stockton, who remains concerned about these stocks after any potential near-term bounce.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

As well, LPs continue to worry about the regulatory climate for healthcare products, among other issues, said Brian Axelrad, co-leader of the emerging company and venture capital subpractice of law firm Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

From a technical perspective, Stockton said she would want to see the S&P 500 book back-to-back daily closes above 7,000 to confirm a “minor breakout” for the index.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

Police were called to an address on Egglescliffe Close in Stockton at 18:50 GMT on Saturday, where the man was found dead.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

Back in Stockton I read a few for school.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña