noun
Disney
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noun
1
A surname of Old French origin, most famous as the name of animator and entrepreneur Walt Disney.
"The Disney family name later became one of the most recognized brands in entertainment."
2
Short for the Walt Disney Company or its theme parks, used informally.
"The kids have been begging to go to Disney for their birthday."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly used today as shorthand for the Walt Disney Company or its parks, rather than as an everyday surname.
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Etymology
An English surname of Norman French origin, ultimately traced to a place name in Normandy; it became world-famous through animator and studio founder Walt Disney.