Joe DiMaggio

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Famous American baseball player who played for the New York Yankees and had a 56-game hitting streak

proper noun
/ˈdɪmædʒioʊ/

: Joe DiMaggio

In 1941, Joe DiMaggio achieved a remarkable 56-game hitting streak, a record that still stands today.

Examples

The 56-game hitting streak set by Joe DiMaggio remains an iconic sports record.
Many consider Joe DiMaggio one of the greatest baseball players in history.
In American culture, Joe DiMaggio is often remembered for both his athletic achievements and his marriage to Marilyn Monroe.
Joe DiMaggio was great!
Joe DiMaggio is a legend.
Joe DiMaggio is celebrated as one of the greatest Joe DiMaggio baseball players in history.
Many fans still remember Joe DiMaggio's incredible talent with the bat during his time with the Yankees.

Synonyms

DiMaggio

vsJoe DiMaggio

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An American baseball player famous for his excellent hitting

is identical in meaning but appears as an alternative name form

Surface Forms

Joe DiMaggio main

Morphology

Joe + DiMaggio

This is a proper name referring to a specific historical individual; knowing the constituents 'Joe' (a given name) and 'DiMaggio' (a surname) does not allow a B1 learner to infer that he was a famous U.S. baseball player. Recognition of this MWE depends on cultural or encyclopedic knowledge rather than compositional word meanings, so it is not transparently derivable.

Etymology

Joe DiMaggio was a famous American baseball player who once got a hit in 56 games in a row for the New York Yankees. Picture him getting a hit almost every day; that strong image is why his name stands for 'baseball greatness' and is still well known in American culture.