melton

American

[mel-tn] / ˈmɛl tn /

noun

a heavily fulled cloth, often of wool, tightly constructed and finished with a smooth face concealing the weave, used for overcoats, hunting jackets, etc.

melton British

/ ˈmɛltən /

noun

Also called: melton cloth. a heavy smooth woollen fabric with a short nap, used esp for overcoats

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Etymology

Origin of melton

First recorded in 1815–25; after Melton Mowbray, town in Leicestershire, England

Example Sentences

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Eagle Rock 53, University 51: Skylar Melton scored 27 points for University in the Division II loss.

From Los Angeles Times

John and Nadya Melton, who live in Maryland, invested $1.43 million in REV entities over a two-year period.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Tai and Alex repeatedly conveyed that their companies were thriving,” Nadya Melton wrote in a July 2025 email to an FBI agent, a copy of which was reviewed by the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Dec. 27, 2022, investor John Melton texted Lopez to ask why he wasn’t responding to inquiries about his investment.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The visual storytelling, that makes all of the difference for us,” because it allows consumers to quickly see how the product works, said Melton Littlepage, the chief marketing officer of identity security company 1Password.

From The Wall Street Journal

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