Trenton
a city in and the capital of New Jersey, in the W part, on the Delaware River: Washington defeated Hessian troops here 1776.
a city in SE Michigan, S of Detroit.
a town in SE Ontario, in S Canada.
Other words from Trenton
- Tren·to·ni·an [tren-toh-nee-uhn], /trɛnˈtoʊ ni ən/, noun
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How to use Trenton in a sentence
The budget is a mess and officials in Trenton are whispering about a state takeover of the city's finances.
The Leak of a Mysterious Video Could Change the Outcome of Newark’s Mayor’s Race | Charles Upton Sahm | May 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTJust a few days later in Trenton, the state Assembly formed a special committee to investigate the lane closures.
Christie Aides Can Keep Bridgegate Emails Under Wraps | Olivia Nuzzi | April 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDuring a December news conference in Trenton, Christie laughed off questions from journalist Matt Katz about the lane closures.
Christie Aides Can Keep Bridgegate Emails Under Wraps | Olivia Nuzzi | April 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTStepien, the report claims, told Wildstein to go to “Trenton.”
The movement was spearheaded by longtime MillerCoors shop floor technician Kelly Harris, who works at the Trenton, Ohio, brewery.
On the night of December 25 he crossed the Delaware, and before daybreak took Trenton by surprise.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntIn spite of drifting snow and driving wind, Washington's force marched bravely on, and surprised the Hessians at Trenton.
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies | H. A. (Hlne Adeline) GuerberAt the appointed time our hero was ready for the trip to Trenton.
From Farm to Fortune | Horatio Alger Jr.The matter was also hushed up in Trenton, so nothing more was heard of it.
From Farm to Fortune | Horatio Alger Jr.On the main streets of Trenton many stopped to stare after them.
From Farm to Fortune | Horatio Alger Jr.
British Dictionary definitions for Trenton
/ (ˈtrɛntən) /
a city in W New Jersey, capital of the state, on the Delaware River: settled by English Quakers in 1679; scene of the defeat of the British by Washington (1776) during the War of American Independence. Pop: 85 314 (2003 est)
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