orlando
n. countablen. a major city in Florida, USA, that is famous for its many theme parks. People from all over the world visit it to see places like Disney World and Universal Studios.
n. a major city in central Florida, serving as the seat of Orange County and a global hub for the tourism and hospitality industries. It is primarily associated with large-scale theme parks and entertainment complexes.
We are planning a family vacation to Orlando this summer.
Many international tourists fly directly into Orlando to visit the world-famous amusement parks located just outside the city center.
While primarily recognized for its massive entertainment sector, Orlando also serves as a significant center for the aerospace and defense industries due to its proximity to the Space Coast.
From Italian Orlando (“Roland”), ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *Hrōþiland. The city in Florida has gone by the name since 1857, perhaps in honor of the soldier Orlando Reeves, whom the Seminoles killed there in 1835. Previously, it had been settled in 1844 as Jernigan. Doublet of Roland.
As a proper noun, it is almost always used without an article unless referring to a specific historical period or a person with the same name.