noun
Stradivarius
stra-dih-VEH-uh-ree-uhs
noun
1
A violin or other stringed instrument crafted by the Stradivari family, especially the master luthier Antonio Stradivari.
"The soloist performed on a genuine Stradivarius worth millions."
"Museums display a handful of surviving Stradivarius violins."
How to Use Stradivarius
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA prized, extremely valuable violin made by the legendary Stradivari workshop.
Common mistake
Often used loosely as a byword for "the best of its kind," even outside music.
Word Forms
Stradivariuses plural, Stradivarii plural
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Etymology
Named after the Stradivari family of Italian instrument makers, most famously Antonio Stradivari.