Yoko Ono

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A Japanese-born American artist and musician who makes experimental art and music and was married to John Lennon

proper noun
/joʊkoʊ ˈoʊnoʊ/

: Yoko Ono

The work of Yoko Ono often challenges traditional perceptions of art and performance.

Examples

Yoko Ono has produced numerous albums exploring experimental music and sound art.
Many people first learned about Yoko Ono through her collaboration with John Lennon.
Yoko Ono is a renowned artist.
Have you heard about Yoko Ono's latest exhibition?
Yoko Ono is celebrated for her unique approach to conceptual art and her influence on pop culture.
Many fans admire Yoko Ono for her powerful messages of peace and love through her music.
Yoko Ono has often used her art to promote social change and raise awareness about important issues.

Surface Forms

Yoko Ono main

Morphology

Yoko + Ono

This is a proper name referring to a specific individual; knowing the constituent name tokens 'Yoko' and 'Ono' does not allow a B1 learner to infer the biographical meaning (artist, musician, peace activist, spouse of John Lennon). Although the names may hint at Japanese origin, the person-specific identity and professional information are not derivable from the parts, so the expression is opaque.

Etymology

Yoko Ono is a Japanese-born artist who became world-famous after she married Beatle John Lennon and used bold, new and unusual art and public peace actions. That's why her name often stands for 'experimental art' and 'peace activism'.