Judy Garland

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An American singer and actress known for a powerful voice and for playing Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz

proper noun
/ˈdʒuːdi ˈɡɑːrlənd/

: Judy Garland

Did you know Judy Garland starred in 'The Wizard of Oz'?

Examples

The life and career of Judy Garland have inspired numerous biographies and documentaries.
I love listening to Judy Garland's music.
Judy Garland is best remembered for her iconic performance as Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz'.
Many consider Judy Garland one of the greatest musical talents of the twentieth century.
Judy Garland was known for her powerful singing voice and her iconic role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.
In 1939, Judy Garland's performance in The Wizard of Oz captivated audiences around the world.
The legacy of Judy Garland as an actress and singer continues to influence artists today, particularly because of The Wizard of Oz.

Surface Forms

Judy Garland main

Morphology

Judy + Garland

This is a proper name referring to a specific historical person; knowing the literal constituents ('Judy' as a personal name and 'garland' as a wreath) does not allow a learner to infer that the referent is a famous U.S. singer and film actress. Proper nouns denote unique, language-specific entities whose meanings must be learned by exposure, so the expression is not compositionally transparent.

Etymology

Judy Garland was the stage name of Frances Ethel Gumm, who as a child performed with her sisters and changed her name to sound better for the stage. Because she used that name while singing and acting, most famously as Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz', Judy Garland now stands for the famous American singer and film actress.