Zamboni en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /zæmˈboʊ.ni/ (US)
- /zæmˈbəʊ.ni/ (UK)
- (General-American) audio
Etymology
From the surname of the inventor, Frank J. Zamboni, and his brand of such machines. Zamboni was originally (and may still be) a trademark of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc.. Its use in the general sense is an example of trademark erosion. The surname itself is of Italian origin, as a northeastern dialectal variant (possibly Venetan) of Giambono, comprised of a reduced form of Gianni (from Giovanni (“John”)) + Bono or buono (“good”). Frank Zamboni's father originated from Arsio in Trentino, northern Italy.
Meanings
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An ice resurfacing machine used to groom skating rinks, especially for professional use.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:Zamboni.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zambonis | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| zamboni | alternative | lexicographic |