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Princeton

Verb / ˈprɪnstʌn / Another word for princeton — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Princeton is a town in New Jersey, USA, that is home to Princeton University.

Synonyms & similar words

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Common collocations

  • Princeton University
  • Princeton Review
  • Princeton, New Jersey
  • Princeton Tigers
  • Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
  • Princeton University Press
  • Princeton Day School

Word family

noun Princeton

Usage note

Princeton is primarily a proper noun, referring to a specific university and town. It does not have direct antonyms or general synonyms in the way common nouns or verbs do.

Example sentences

  1. Princeton is a beautiful town in New Jersey.
  2. Princeton is home to one of the best universities in the world.
  3. Princeton University is located in Princeton.
  4. I went to Princeton to attend a conference at Princeton University.
  5. Princeton is a small town with a big reputation.

Quotes

  • "I learned more about economics from one South Dakota dust storm than I did in all my years at Princeton." - Hubert Humphrey
  • "I never did very well in math - I could never seem to persuade the teacher that I hadn't meant my answers literally." - Calvin Trillin
  • "Princeton is a small New Jersey town that has a big reputation thanks to its Ivy League university." - Unknown

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