compton

ˈkɒmptən

Definitions

1. proper noun

a city in Los Angeles County, California, in the southwestern United States

“The movie ‘Straight Outta Compton’ was about the hip-hop group N.W.A, which originated from Compton.”

2. noun

a type of cotton fabric woven with a diagonal ribbing

“The curtains in the house were made of a soft compton fabric.”

Synonyms

  • city
  • cotton

Antonyms

  • metropolis
  • wool