Norton

/ˈnɔɹtən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Nortons

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A motorcycle from the Norton Motorcycle Company, a British manufacturer.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A book, especially an anthology, from the publisher Norton, especially if used as a textbook.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Norton” mean?

A motorcycle from the Norton Motorcycle Company, a British manufacturer.

Is “Norton” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.