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Thornton

Noun

1. A surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning "thorny town".

Example sentence: The famous author Sarah Thornton was born and raised in Thornton.

Proper noun

1. A town located in the state of Colorado, United States.

Example sentence: Thornton offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking and biking trails.

Adjective

1. Referring to something or someone from Thornton.

Example sentence: The Thornton library is known for its extensive collection of rare books.

Verb

1. To inhabit or visit Thornton.

Example sentence: We are planning to thornton next month to visit our grandparents.