milton
milton — noun
1. John Milton (1608–1674), the English poet and political writer who wrote Paradis
John Milton (1608–1674), the English poet and political writer who wrote Paradise Lost, one of the most famous epic poems in the English language. He also published many pamphlets on religion, government, and freedom of speech.
In her literature class, Saira wrote an essay comparing Milton's Paradise Lost with Dante's Inferno.
proper noun + possessive for works: Milton's Paradise Lost
Christopher visited the old cottage in Buckinghamshire where Milton once lived and wrote.
Ada studied Milton's sonnets alongside those of Shakespeare and Donne for her English exam.
studied + possessive: Milton's sonnets
Many scholars consider Milton one of the greatest poets in English literature.
consider + [person] one of the most: expressing reputation
Felix quoted lines from Paradise Lost in an essay about good and evil.
- Milton's poetry
- Milton's Paradise Lost
- Milton scholar
- Milton's works
Usage Note
John Milton is almost always referred to by his full name or simply 'Milton' in literary contexts. His epic poem Paradise Lost is commonly studied in high school and university English courses around the world.
milton — noun
1. a town in eastern Massachusetts, about 13 kilometres south of Boston, with a pop
a town in eastern Massachusetts, about 13 kilometres south of Boston, with a population of around 27,000. It is known for its historic houses, parks, and the Blue Hills Reservation nature area.
Roya rented an apartment in Milton, Massachusetts, just a short train ride from downtown Boston.
place-name + state as postmodifier: Milton, Massachusetts
The Fourth of July parade in Milton draws crowds from nearby towns each summer.
Lauren stopped for lunch in Milton, Massachusetts, on her way to Cape Cod.
drove through + place-name: showing route/location
Many families live in Milton for its good schools and easy access to Boston.
The Blue Hills Reservation near Milton has hiking trails with views of Boston.
Usage Note
When used in American English, 'Milton' without a state name usually refers to the Massachusetts town in New England contexts. For other towns named Milton, the state or province is normally specified.
2. a town in southeastern Ontario, Canada, about 40 kilometres southwest of Toronto
a town in southeastern Ontario, Canada, about 40 kilometres southwest of Toronto, with a population of around 84,000. It has grown rapidly in recent decades as a suburb of the Toronto area.
Tariro lives in Milton, Ontario, and takes the train to her office in Toronto.
place-name + province: Milton, Ontario
The new recreation centre in Milton opened with a swimming pool and sports fields.
Sayaka joined a community choir in Milton, Ontario, and made new friends there.
Felix found a warehouse job just outside Milton, west of Toronto.
just outside + place-name: showing relative location
Housing prices in Milton rose as more people moved from Toronto.
Usage Note
Milton, Ontario is one of several rapidly growing suburbs in the Greater Toronto Area. In Canadian English, the province name is typically included when the context is national or interprovincial.
Word family
- MiltonicadjectiveC2
- MiltonianadjectiveC2
Etymology
The name Milton comes from Old English, combining 'middel' (middle) and 'tūn' (settlement, enclosure), meaning 'middle settlement' or 'mill town'. It was originally a place name in England, and later became a surname and given name carried by the poet John Milton. Many towns and cities around the world, especially in the United States and Canada, were named after people or places called Milton.