Thompson
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A common surname of Scottish and English origin, meaning 'son of Thomas'. It appears in many notable figures' names throughout history and popular culture.
“Mr Thompson arrived at the meeting early to review the agenda before the session began.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtɒmp.sən/
Syllables
thomp·son
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Synonyms
proper noun
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Proper noun, typically not valid in Wordle; contains TH and MP combinations
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Scrabble
Not valid as a proper noun in standard Scrabble play
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