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goodyear

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɡʊdjiɹ// goodyear Archaic Humorous

n. a good or successful year. People often use this word as a light joke when they have a great year, referring to the famous tire brand.

n. a year marked by success, prosperity, or favorable outcomes. Often used as a punning reference to the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.


SIMPLE

We had a real goodyear with record sales in every department.

CONTEXTUAL

After the team won the championship and I got my promotion, I told my family it was a goodyear.

Usage

Often written as two words ('good year') unless specifically intended as a pun or brand reference.

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