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PRONUNCIATION OF YORKTOWN

Yorktown  [ˈjɔːkˌtaʊn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF YORKTOWN

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Yorktown is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES YORKTOWN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Yorktown

Yorktown may refer to: ▪ Yorktown, Virginia ▪ Siege of Yorktown, a decisive battle of the American Revolutionary War ▪ Siege of Yorktown, a battle that was part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War ▪ Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, U.S. Navy facility ▪ Yorktown, Illinois ▪ Yorktown, Indiana ▪ Yorktown, Iowa ▪ Yorktown, New Jersey ▪ Yorktown, New York ▪ Yorktown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a neighborhood of the city ▪ Yorktown, Texas ▪ The USS Yorktown, several warships of the U.S. Navy, including two aircraft carriers and a guided-missile cruiser of the 20th Century...

Definition of Yorktown in the English dictionary

The definition of Yorktown in the dictionary is a village in SE Virginia: scene of the surrender of the British under Cornwallis to the Americans under Washington at the end of the War of American Independence.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH YORKTOWN


Allentown
ˈælənˌtaʊn
Bridgetown
ˈbrɪdʒˌtaʊn
Cabbagetown
ˈkæbɪdʒˌtaʊn
Charlottetown
ˈʃɑːlətˌtaʊn
Chinatown
ˈtʃaɪnəˌtaʊn
dogtown
ˈdɒɡˌtaʊn
Freetown
ˈfriːˌtaʊn
Georgetown
ˈdʒɔːdʒˌtaʊn
Hogtown
ˈhɒɡˌtaʊn
intown
ˈɪnˌtaʊn
Jamestown
ˈdʒeɪmzˌtaʊn
Kingstown
ˈkɪŋzˌtaʊn
midtown
ˈmɪdˌtaʊn
Motown
ˈməʊˌtaʊn
Provincetown
ˈprɒvɪnsˌtaʊn
Queenstown
ˈkwiːnzˌtaʊn
shantytown
ˈʃæntɪˌtaʊn
Tinseltown
ˈtɪnsəlˌtaʊn
toytown
ˈtɔɪˌtaʊn
Youngstown
ˈjʌŋzˌtaʊn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE YORKTOWN

Yorke Peninsula
yorker
yorkie
Yorkist
Yorks.
Yorkshire
Yorkshire Dales
Yorkshire fog
Yorkshire pudding
Yorkshire terrier
Yorkshire tyke
yorp
Yoruba
Yoruban
Yosemite Falls
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley
Yoshihito
Yoshkar-Ola

WORDS THAT END LIKE YORKTOWN

chief town
company town
Cookstown
county town
downtown
ghost town
go to town
home town
man about town
market town
new town
Newtown
on the town
out-of-town
resort town
small town
small-town
town
twin town
uptown

Synonyms and antonyms of Yorktown in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Yorktown» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF YORKTOWN

Find out the translation of Yorktown to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Yorktown from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Yorktown» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

约克敦
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Yorktown
570 millions of speakers

English

Yorktown
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Yorktown
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يوركتاون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Йорктаун
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Yorktown
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Yorktown,
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Yorktown
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Yorktown
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Yorktown
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヨークタウン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

요크 타운
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Yorktown
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Yorktown
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

யோர்க்டவுன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

यॉर्कटाउन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yorktown
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Yorktown
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Yorktown
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Йорктаун
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Yorktown
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Yorktown
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Yorktown
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Yorktown
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Yorktown
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Yorktown

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «YORKTOWN»

The term «Yorktown» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.076 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «YORKTOWN» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «YORKTOWN»

Discover the use of Yorktown in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Yorktown and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Victory at Yorktown: The Campaign That Won the Revolution
An account of the pivotal 1780 Revolutionary War battle describes the challenges that were faced by Washington's troops, the series of hit-and-run operations led by Nathanael Green, and the contributions of such figures as Lafayette and ...
Richard M. Ketchum, 2004
2
Victory at Yorktown: A Novel
With Victory at Yorktown, critically acclaimed authors Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen have reached the pinnacle of their talents in a tour de force narrative of one of America’s most important heroes.
Newt Gingrich, William R. Forstchen, 2012
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The Battle of Yorktown, 1781: A Reassessment
"Survey and analysis of important battle of the American War of Independence"--Provided by publisher.
John D. Grainger, 2005
4
Yorktown
This volume of vintage postcards draws from a time when the railroad was a predominant fixture in the community and travelers flocked to summer hotels and lakeside bungalow colonies.
Linda G. Cooper, Adele Hobby, John Tegeder, 2008
5
Yorktown
Among the photographs contained within this volume are those illustrating Yorktown's bustling port, preWorld War business development, and celebration at the conclusion of the Great Depression that characterize some of the area's proudest ...
Kathleen Manley, 2004
6
Ghosts of the USS Yorktown: The Phantoms of Patriots Point
Join local author, investigator and “ghostorian” Bruce Orr as he examines the history, haunting and heritage of the National Historic Landmark and home of Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.
Bruce Orr, 2012
7
The Battle of Yorktown
Covers the Battle of Yorktown as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future.
Dennis B. Fradin, 2008
8
Yorktown's Civil War Siege: Drums Along the Warwick
Historians John V. Quarstein and J. Michael Moore chronicle the Siege of Yorktown and explore its role in the 1862 Peninsula Campaign and the final battles surrounding Richmond.
John V. Quarstein, J. Michael Moore (M.A.), 2012
9
The Battle of Yorktown
Details the advancementof the British and American troops at the Battle of Yorktown in Virginia in 1781.
Wendy Vierow, 2003
10
The Hauntings of Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown
Jackie Behrend, creator of two of the area's most popular walking tours--"Haunted Williamsburg" and "Hauntings of Yorktown"--now gathers over 40 of her most popular tales in this collection. Photos.
Jackie Eileen Behrend, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «YORKTOWN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Yorktown is used in the context of the following news items.
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Evidence of Indian tribe village uncovered at Yorktown Navy base
Paul Haebler, commanding officer of Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, and Cmdr. Steven Fichter, right, at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown on Monday, June ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
2
Shooting at Yorktown's FDR State Park investigated
YORKTOWN - Police reported to the scene of a shooting at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park Sunday night. State Park police as well as officers from the ... «The Journal News | LoHud.com, Jul 15»
3
Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown has command change
Capt. Reed Stephenson relinquished command to Capt. Jay Vann on Thursday. The ceremony also marked the retirement of Stephenson after 25 years of ... «WAVY-TV, Jun 15»
4
YPSO: Body Camera Captures Unprovoked Suspect Pulling Gun on …
Williamsburg Yorktown Daily · HOME · Local News · James City County · City of .... Williamsburg Yorktown Daily. Local Voice Powered by WordPress - Gabfire ... «Williamsburg Yorktown Daily, Jun 15»
5
Yorktown Naval Engineer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Espionage
A rendering of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, which is under construction at Newport News Shipbuilding (Courtesy Newport News Shipbuilding). «Williamsburg Yorktown Daily, Jun 15»
6
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry touts his executive experience as …
Rick Perry on Monday night to show their support for his presidential run as he speaks during his Town Hall meeting aboard the USS Yorktown. Brad Nettles/ ... «Charleston Post Courier, Jun 15»
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Replica of General Lafayette's ship arrives in Yorktown
Yorktown (United States) (AFP) - A replica of a French frigate that in 1780 transported General Lafayette to America to rally US rebels battling for independence ... «Business Insider, Jun 15»
8
Fight against heroin epidemic comes to Yorktown
State leaders, parents and educators came together in Yorktown Thursday to discuss the heroin epidemic that is rising at an alarming rate. In 2013, 90 people ... «News 12 Westchester, Apr 15»
9
Missing Yorktown man found dead in reservoir
Missing Yorktown resident Steven Lorenz was found dead in the Croton Reservoir on Wednesday, police said. Lorenz, 34, was found around 10:12 a.m., ... «The Journal News | LoHud.com, Apr 15»
10
Yorktown police: Bear roams Croton Heights
YORKTOWN – Residents in the Croton Heights neighborhood are being warned to be on the lookout for a bear, after bear tracks and damaged bird feeders ... «The Journal News | LoHud.com, Mar 15»

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