Word
disney
Phoneticsdis·ney
/ˈdɪzni/
Definitions
01the company
n. a large American company that makes famous movies, cartoons, and toys.
n. The Walt Disney Company; a global media and entertainment conglomerate founded by Walt and Roy Disney.
“My children love watching Disney movies on the weekend.”
“The acquisition of several major studios has significantly expanded Disney's influence over the global entertainment market.”
02theme parks
n. the famous amusement parks where people go to see characters and go on rides.
n. Any of the theme parks or vacation resorts operated by the company, such as Disneyland or Walt Disney World.
“We are planning a family trip to Disney next summer.”
“Visiting Disney during the peak holiday season requires careful planning to navigate the high attendance levels.”
Informal
Teaching tip
In casual conversation, people often say 'Disney' to mean the specific theme park they are visiting rather than the whole company.
Synonyms
Etymology
English surname of Norman origin, from Old French de (“of, from”) + Isigny (a place in Calvados). For the placename, see Isigny-sur-Mer. In modern use, it is also derived from the name of Walt Disney, whose surname has the aforementioned origin.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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