Zamboni

See also: 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.

The surname itself is of Italian origin, as a northeastern dialectal variant (possibly Venetian) of Giambono, comprised of a reduced form of Gianni (from Giovanni (“John”)) + Bono or buono (“good”). Frank Zamboni's father originated from Arsio in Trentino, northern Italy.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /zæmˈbəʊ.ni/
  • Rhymes: -əʊni

Noun

Zamboni (plural Zambonis)

  1. An ice resurfacing machine used to groom skating rinks, especially for professional use.
    • For quotations using this term, see Citations:Zamboni.

Synonyms

Translations
ice resurfacer — see ice resurfacer

See also

Italian

Etymology

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Proper noun

Zamboni m or f by sense

  1. a surname
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