franklin

noun
UK: /ˈfræŋklɪn/
US: /ˈfræŋklɪn/

  1. A surname, also used as a male given name.

    1. Franklin is my neighbor's last name and he's a good person. [ ] [ ]
    2. My friend named his son Franklin because he admired Benjamin Franklin. [ ] [ ]

  2. A former unit of currency in the United Kingdom, equivalent to £20.

    1. He bet a franklin that his horse would win the race easily. [ ] [ ]
    2. The antique cost him a franklin, a sum he considered a worthwhile investment. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "franklin" in English means: A surname, also used as a male given name., A former unit of currency in the United Kingdom, equivalent to £20..

The phonetic transcription of "franklin" is /ˈfræŋklɪn/ in British English and /ˈfræŋklɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "franklin": "Franklin is my neighbor's last name and he's a good person.". More examples on the page.