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Elmo

Elmo

27 2.3
A red puppet on a children's TV show who is cheerful and has a high voice
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɛlmoʊ/
: Elmo
  • The second graders below were singing the ABCs and watching Elmo sing along with them.
  • Tickle Me Elmo
  • Elmo from Sesame Street
  • an Elmo doll

But we also have Times Square, and I'm being told the Times Square Elmo has been eaten by rats.

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Examples

  • The popularity of Sesame Street and Elmo has helped to boost the demand for the LOL Elmo.

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  • Yeah, we're going on holiday to see Elmo and Cookie Monster and Big Bird.

  • Oh, look, look, it's Elmo.

  • After watching Elmo with the twins, it's impossible to have a bad day.

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  • I'm here to see Elmo.

  • My first hour: gym, watch Elmo with my 2-year-old twin daughters, and then it's email time.

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  • Elmo is my favorite Elmo character from the children's show.

  • Children love to watch Elmo interact with his friends on television.

  • In the show, Elmo often dances and sings to entertain the audience.

Surface Forms

Elmo main

Etymology

Elmo the red puppet takes its name from the familiar given name Elmo, and a helpful way to remember him is that the short, friendly name fits his cheerful, childlike voice.