Zamboni
English
an ice resurfacing machine
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.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /zæmˈbəʊ.ni/
Noun
Zamboni (plural Zambonis)
- An ice resurfacing machine used to groom skating rinks, especially for professional use.
- For quotations of use of this term, see Citations:Zamboni.
Synonyms
- ice resurfacing machine
- ice resurfacer
Translations
ice resurfacer — see ice resurfacer
See also
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