Teton

¹ American  

[tee-ton] / ˈti tɒn /

noun

plural

Tetons,

plural

Teton

1. the westernmost branch of the Dakota Indians.

2. a member of any of the tribes belonging to this branch, as the Brulé, Hunkpapa, Miniconjou, and Oglala.

3. a dialect of the Dakota language.

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Teton ² American  

[tee-ton, teet-n] / ˈti tɒn, ˈtit n /

noun

1. a river in NW central Montana, flowing E to the Marias River. 143 miles (230 km) long.

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Example Sentences

But over the past few years, they have fallen in love with Idaho’s Teton County area, where they have purchased several properties that they intend to develop.

From The Wall Street Journal

I have climbed the Grand Tetons of Wyoming, and hunted bull elk in the primitive area of Idaho.

From Literature

Sokol started an investment firm, Teton Capital, soon after leaving Berkshire to invest his wealth, which amounts to several hundred million dollars, according to people close to the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Home of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, Wyoming has a moderate cost of living and solid average Social Security income of $28,082, the report found.

From MarketWatch

He also helped ensure that Teton Pass, one of the nation’s premier destinations for backcountry recreation, remained open to the public.

From The Wall Street Journal