Luton

See also: luton and Ľutoň

English

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /luːtən/

Etymology 1

From the name of the River Lea + Old English tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”). Doublet of Leyton.

Proper noun

Luton

  1. A town, unitary authority, and borough of Bedfordshire, England.
  2. A hamlet in Broadhembury parish, East Devon district, Devon, England (OS grid ref ST0802).
  3. A small village in Bishopsteignton parish, Teignbridge district, Devon (OS grid ref SX9076).
  4. An airport to the north of London, in Bedfordshire, England.
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From a clipping of Luton van or Luton body, which incorporate such a part into the design.

Noun

Luton (plural Lutons)

  1. (road transport) A part of the body of a commercial or recreational vehicle that extends over the cab.

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