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Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash

29 4.6
An American country singer and songwriter with a deep voice who sang about sadness and second chances
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdʒɒni kæʃ/
: Johnny Cash
  • Johnny Cash is amazing.
  • Johnny Cash songs
  • legend Johnny Cash
  • Johnny Cash record

Examples

  • I remember listening to Johnny Cash's music during family gatherings.

  • Johnny Cash was famous for his deep voice and black clothing.

  • Many people consider Johnny Cash one of the most influential country musicians of all time.

  • The music of Johnny Cash continues to inspire new generations of artists.

  • I love listening to Johnny Cash on weekends.

  • The legendary Johnny Cash is known for his deep, distinctive voice.

  • Many people admire Johnny Cash for his exploration of themes like sorrow and redemption.

Surface Forms

Johnny Cash main

Morphology

johnnie + Cash

This is a proper name referring to a specific individual; a B1 learner who knows the constituents ('Johnny' as a name and 'cash' as a noun) would not be able to infer that it denotes an American country singer, his dates, or his thematic repertoire. Proper names are largely arbitrary and culturally specific, so the meaning is not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Johnny Cash comes from the man himself: he was born J.R. Cash and later used 'Johnny' when he began to sing. His deep voice and plain, honest songs made the name stand for a strong, serious country singer.