knox
word
/ˈnɑks/
nahks
/ˈnɒks/
noks
Definition
"Knox" is a proper noun, most commonly used as a surname, place name, or in reference to specific people (such as John Knox) or things (like Fort Knox).
Usage & Nuances
Always capitalized as it is a proper noun. Most commonly seen as a place name (like Fort Knox in the U.S.), surname, or given name. Context is needed to know what or whom "Knox" refers to. Not used as a common noun or verb.
Spanish: Knox (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Knox (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Knox (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 诺克斯Chinese (Traditional): 諾克斯Hindi: नॉक्सArabic: نوكسBengali: নক্স (নাম)Russian: НоксJapanese: ノックスVietnamese: KnoxKorean: 녹스Turkish: KnoxUrdu: ناکْسIndonesian: Knox
Example Sentences
They visited Fort Knox on their trip.
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Have you ever heard of someone named Knox?
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Everyone jokes that my secrets are safer than Fort Knox.
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My friend Knox just moved to the city last week.
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Knox is a very old surname.
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She named her dog Knox.
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