noun
Stradivarius
stra-dih-VEH-uh-ree-uhs
Stradivarius (noun) means a violin or other stringed instrument crafted by the Stradivari family, especially the master luthier Antonio Stradivari. Example: “The soloist performed on a genuine Stradivarius worth millions.”
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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.
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- Stradivariuses, Stradivarii
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Etymology
Named after the Stradivari family of Italian instrument makers, most famously Antonio Stradivari.
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What does “Stradivarius” mean?
The word “Stradivarius” means a violin or other stringed instrument crafted by the Stradivari family, especially the master luthier Antonio Stradivari. In plain terms, a prized, extremely valuable violin made by the legendary Stradivari workshop.
How do you pronounce “Stradivarius”?
“Stradivarius” is pronounced stra-dih-VEH-uh-ree-uhs (/ˌstɹædɪˈvɛəɹi.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Stradivarius” in a sentence?
Here is “Stradivarius” used in a sentence: “The soloist performed on a genuine Stradivarius worth millions.”
What part of speech is “Stradivarius”?
“Stradivarius” is a noun.
Where does the word “Stradivarius” come from?
The word “Stradivarius” comes from Italian. Named after the Stradivari family of Italian instrument makers, most famously Antonio Stradivari.
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