Steinway
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7.1
A member of the family that started a famous piano company
- proper noun
- /ˈstaɪnweɪ/
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Steinway
- Henry Steinway, an influential figure in the music industry, dedicated his life to his family's legacy.
- Henry Steinway
- Steinway family
Examples
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Noah Adams discusses the history of the Steinway family in his latest documentary.
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At last: arrival at the Steinway Restaurant door.
Fiction book (1999) -
The grand piano was shipped to a Cincinnati-based Steinway dealer on October 14, 1890.
Academic text (1994) -
The renowned Steinway family played a crucial role in the development of fine pianos.
Synonyms
Heinrich Engelhard Steinway
vsSteinway
9.0
A piano maker born in Germany who started Steinway and Sons in New York
refers to a family surname including members who founded or managed the piano company
Surface Forms
Steinway main
Etymology
Steinway is a family name from German parts stein 'stone' and way 'path'. It became the name of the piano-making family after the founder moved to America and changed the name to sound more English, so a Steinway can mean a person from that family, especially the piano maker.