Stradivarius
nounUS, UK /ˌstɹædɪˈvɛəɹi.əs/
Etymology Named after the Stradivari family (Latin Stradivarius), an Italian surname either from the plural of Lombard stradivare (“toll-man”), or from strada averta (“open road”) in the Cremonese dialect.
1
Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family, particularly Antonio Stradivari.
2
Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A violin made by another manufacturer, named to capitalise on the fame of the instruments made by Antonio Stradivari.
3
Figuratively A name invoked as a standard of excellence in unrelated fields.
- A Bath boat is the Stradivarius of destroyers!
- Derived terms
- Strad