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Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

3 1.1
An American singer and musician called the King of Rock and Roll and very famous for lively shows
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɛlvɪs ˈprɛzli/
translation icon : Elvis Presley
  • [ Elvis Presley 's "Heartbreak Hotel " playing ]
  • anniversary of Elvis Presley
  • Elvis Presley, Sinatra
  • Elvis Presley, the king

Examples

  • [ rock intro to Elvis Presley singing "Stuck on You" ]

    Lilo & Stitch (2002)

  • Elvis Presley is often called the King of Rock and Roll for his influential music and performances.

  • Elvis Presley was a model citizen.

    Lilo & Stitch (2002)

  • Charlie's famous, like Elvis Presley.

    Quiz Show (1994)

  • [ Elvis Presley 's voice ]: We can't go on together

    Lilo & Stitch (2002)

  • [ Elvis Presley 's "Devil in Disguise" intro plays ]

    Lilo & Stitch (2002)

  • ELVIS PRESLEY:

    Lilo & Stitch (2002)

  • Millions of fans still celebrate the legacy of Elvis Presley, whose songs transformed popular music.

  • The famous musician Elvis Presley captivated audiences with his energetic performances and unique style.

Synonyms

Elvis
vsElvis Presley
354 1.9

A famous American singer and actor known as the King of Rock and Roll

is the formal full name rather than the familiar given name
Presley
vsElvis Presley
126 3.5

A famous American rock singer from the 1950s known for energetic shows and many hit songs

is the full personal name rather than a family name reference

Surface Forms

Elvis Presley main

Morphology

Elvis + Presley

This expression is a proper name formed from a given name and a surname, so knowing the constituents directly identifies the referent (the singer Elvis Presley). There is no idiomatic or metaphorical meaning to infer, and proper names are cross-linguistically stable, making the referent immediately comprehensible to learners who know the parts.

Etymology

Elvis Presley was an American singer who became famous in the 1950s for his strong voice, bold hip movements, and bright stage clothes, and people called him the 'King of Rock and Roll' because he changed popular music. So today Elvis Presley makes people think of a famous, energetic rock star.