Word
austin
Phoneticsaustin
/ˈɔstən/
Definitions
01city in Texas
n. the capital city of the state of Texas in the United States.
n. the state capital of Texas, known as a major hub for technology, education, and live music.
“Many tech companies have moved their offices to Austin because of the great weather.”
“Austin has experienced rapid population growth over the last decade, transforming from a university town into a global center for the technology industry.”
02male name
n. a common first name for a man or a boy.
n. a male given name of Anglo-Norman origin, derived from the name Augustine.
“My friend Austin is coming over to help me fix my computer.”
“The name Austin saw a significant surge in popularity in the United States during the late 1990s.”
03car brand
n. a famous brand of British cars made in the past.
n. a former British motor vehicle manufacturer, founded in 1905 and active throughout much of the twentieth century.
“My grandfather used to drive an old Austin to work every day.”
“Collectors of vintage automobiles often seek out the Austin Seven for its historical importance in making motoring affordable for the British public.”
British English
Etymology
From Middle English Austin, from Anglo-Norman Aostin, Austin, similar to Old French Aostin, Austin, a popular variant of Old French Agustin, from Latin Augustīnus, from Augustus (literally “majestic”). Doublet of Augustine.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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