Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that is named Fulton, particularly a place or a person named after Robert Fulton, a Scottish-American engineer who designed the first commercially successful steamboat.

“The city of Fulton, New York, was named after Robert Fulton.”

2. noun

A steamboat or other boat propelled by a steam engine.

“The Fulton boat was the first of its kind to cross the Atlantic Ocean.”

3. proper noun

A city in the state of Missouri, USA, named after Robert Fulton.

“Fulton, Missouri, has a rich history and is known for its annual festivals.”

4. surname

A common surname of English origin.

“The Fulton family has been living in the United States for generations.”