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PRONUNCIATION OF PAIGNTON

Paignton  [ˈpeɪntən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PAIGNTON

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Paignton is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PAIGNTON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Paignton

Paignton

Coordinates: 50°26′02″N 3°33′25″W / 50.434°N 3.557°W / 50.434; -3.557 Paignton /ˈpeɪntən/ is a seaside town on the coast of Tor Bay in south-east Devon, England. Together with Torquay and Brixham it forms the unitary authority of Torbay which was created in 1998. The Torbay area is a holiday destination known as the English Riviera. Paignton's population in the United Kingdom Census of 2011 was 49,021. It has origins as a Celtic settlement and was first mentioned in 1086. It grew as a small fishing village and a new harbour was built in 1847. A railway line was opened to passengers in 1859 creating links to Torquay and London. As its population increased, it merged with the villages of Goodrington and Preston.

Definition of Paignton in the English dictionary

The definition of Paignton in the dictionary is a town and resort in SW England, in Devon: administratively part of Torbay since 1968.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PAIGNTON


badminton
ˈbædmɪntən
Benton
ˈbɛntən
Brenton
ˈbrɛntən
Clinton
ˈklɪntən
Danton
ˈdæntən
Denton
ˈdɛntən
Edmonton
ˈɛdməntən
Fenton
ˈfɛntən
Kalimantan
ˌkælɪˈmæntən
Kelantan
kɛˈlæntən
lantern
ˈlæntən
lenten
ˈlɛntən
Longbenton
ˌlɒŋˈbɛntən
Minton
ˈmɪntən
quintan
ˈkwɪntən
Scranton
ˈskræntən
Taunton
ˈtɔːntən
Trenton
ˈtrɛntən
wanton
ˈwɒntən
Winton
ˈwɪntən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PAIGNTON

Pahsien
paid
paid-in capital
paid-up
paigle
paik
pail
pailful
paillard
paillasse
paillette
paillon
pain
pain barrier
pain clinic
pain control
pain in the arse
pain in the neck
pain relief
Paine

WORDS THAT END LIKE PAIGNTON

Aston
boston
burton
button
canton
cotton
demicanton
fronton
Hamilton
Hampton
Hilton
Houston
Kingston
Menton
on the button
panton
santon
ton
Washington
witwanton

Synonyms and antonyms of Paignton in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Paignton» into 25 languages

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The translations of Paignton from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Paignton» in English.

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佩恩顿
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Paignton
570 millions of speakers

English

Paignton
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Paignton
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بينتون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Paignton
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Paignton
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

paignton
260 millions of speakers

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Paignton
220 millions of speakers

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Paignton
190 millions of speakers

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Paignton
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ペイントン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

페인 튼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Paignton
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Paignton
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Paignton
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Paignton
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Paignton
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Paignton
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Paignton
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Paignton
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Paignton
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Paignton
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Paignton
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Paignton
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Paignton
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Paignton

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PAIGNTON»

The term «Paignton» is regularly used and occupies the 63.289 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PAIGNTON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Paignton

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PAIGNTON»

Discover the use of Paignton in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Paignton and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Torquay & Paignton: the making of a modern resort
Brixham and Paignton became villages at an early date, though there was little at Torquay before Torre Abbey was founded in 1196 and the monks built a small quay there.
Henry J. Lethbridge, 2003
2
Virginia Gleanings in England: Abstracts of 17th and ...
[In a note to Worthy's Devonshire Wills, there is reference to a Toby Belfield, clothier, who was a witness to the will of Wm Adam of Paignton, 1688. Worthy states that subsequently the Belfields acquired property at Paignton, known as " Primley" ...
Lothrop Withington, 1980
3
Skinner of Bolingbroke, and Thornton College, Lincolnshire ...
Paignton. Will. Dean Prior. Will. Paignton. Will. Buckfastleigh. Will. Furneaux, John. Furneaux, Christopher. Furneaux, John. Furneaux, Anne. Furneaux, Samuel. Furneaux, Thomas. Furneaux, Marianne. Furneaux, William. Paignton. Furneaux ...
‎1870
4
Visitation of England and Wales Notes: Volume 2 1897
1, p. 65.] =Otho Bartlett, described in buriab register as "Esq.," bur. at Marldon 29 March 1607. =Margaret, marr. at Paignton, co. Devon, 4 November 1592. 2nd wife. [Surname of wife not given in marriage entry]. John Bartlett, bapt. at Paignton ...
Joseph Jackson Howard, Frederick Arthur Crisp, 1997
5
Slow Devon and Exmoor
The Harbour Light Restaurant Paignton Harbour B 01803 666500 www. theharbourlight.co.uk. Family-run for over 55 years, with great views across Tor Bay or Paignton Harbour. Fish is bought daily from Brixham market. Horizons South Devon ...
Hilary Bradt, 2010
6
A Paignton Scrapbook
Betty Adams, History & The PersonalReminiscencesoftheCatholic Church in Paignton, 1995 Michael Adams, Memoirs, 2002 Jack Baker, Chimps, Chumps & Elephants,1998 Ernest Britton, The Oldenburg Hotel, 1990 W.G. Couldrey, Memories ...
Peggy Parnell, 2013
7
BUG Britain and Ireland
134 South West England – Torbay (Torquay/Paignton/Brixham) South West England – Torbay (Torquay/Paignton/Brixham) 135 3 1 2. Dorm bed £12; double/ twin room £32 Credit cards Amex, Diners, MC, Visa Reception open 8am-11pm daily ...
Backpackers Guide (BUG), Tim Uden, 2005
8
The Unofficial Guide to Britain's Best Days Out, Theme Parks ...
APPEAL BY AGE PREscHooL *** PRIMARY scHooL *'ki TEENS *i'ki' YOUNG ADULTS *ivi OVER 30 ***'k SENIORS iflhk Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon TQ47EU '6'} 0844 474 2222; paigntonzoo.org.uk HouRs Opens at 10 a.m. Closing times ...
Bob Sehlinger, 2011
9
Paignton Through Time
This collection of delightful photographs explores how the towns of Torbay developed to represent the best of the British seaside tradition.
Anthony Poulton-Smith, 2012
10
Paignton Rugby Football Club
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Lambert M. Surhone, Miriam T. Timpledon, Susan F. Marseken, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PAIGNTON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Paignton is used in the context of the following news items.
1
AMAZING shots of dolphins and a whale taken by Paignton boat crew
AS National Whale and Dolphin Watch Week gets under way a Paignton pleasure boat crew have released these amazing photographs of ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
2
Paignton Sainsbury's staff urge local charities to contact them if they …
STAFF at Sainsbury's in Paignton are urging local charities to contact the store if they would be interested in receiving food donations. The food ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
3
Paignton woman prepares to become life-shaver for CLIC Sargent
Casey Dee Coysh from Paignton is taking part in CLIC Sargent's Big Buzz Campaign, which encourages people to become a life-shaver to ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
4
Miniature version of Paignton Zoo to go on display at Babbacombe …
The village frequently surveys visitors to ask what things they would love to see in miniature. Two of the most requested items were a ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
5
CRICKET: 'It's obvious we are in a dangerous position' says …
PAIGNTON dropped into the Premier Division bottom two when they went down by seven wickets to fellow strugglers Exeter at Queens Park. «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
6
Fire crews stop overheating lorry in Paignton from catching fire
FIRE crews from Paignton and Torquay were called out on Tuesday morning after a lorry was overheating in Paignton. One fire engine from ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
7
The Paignton Zoo staff who are not all zoo keepers
The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust runs Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Living Coasts in Torquay and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall. «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
8
Motorcyclist suffers fractured ankle in Paignton
A MOTORCYCLIST has suffered a fractured ankle after coming off their bike in Paignton on Sunday afternoon. Police and ambulance crews ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
9
CRICKET: Paignton in three-team scrap to avoid relegation from …
PAIGNTON slipped into the Premier Division bottom two of the Devon League Premier Division when they suffered a seven-wicket defeat at ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
10
Paignton drug dealer used to work for law firm, court hears
A 43-YEAR-OLD ex law firm worker has been given a suspended jail sentence after police found almost £600 of class A drugs at his house. «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Paignton [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/paignton>. Apr 2024 ».
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