Zamboni

[ zam-boh-nee ]

Trademark.

1. a brand of machine that smooths the surface of the ice on a rink.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Zamboni¹

1947; after Frank J. Zamboni, 1901–88, U.S. inventor

Example Sentences

Argento had fallen out with Zamboni on set in Hong Kong, where Bourdain had arranged for her to direct an episode of Parts Unknown.

From Eater

Though Zamboni declined to be interviewed for the book, former colleagues do not mince words regarding his dismissal.

From Eater

On the campaign trail in 2018, an opponent grilled Early for his office’s use of forfeited money, including the purchase of official cars for him and an assistant and the $985 Zamboni.

From ProPublica

Early’s office defended the Zamboni purchase at the time, saying it was for city rinks where members of the county diversion program worked, and that the athletic court upkeep was for a summer youth program.

From ProPublica

Others, again, like M. Zamboni, see behind the man's profile the likeness of a young girl being embraced by him (Fig. 68).

From Project Gutenberg

He also learnt Italian and received some instruction in theory from Zamboni.

From Project Gutenberg

Mrs. Zamboni clutched the bill with greedy fingers, but was not appeased.

From Project Gutenberg

They told Mrs. Zamboni she keep away or they send her out of camp.

From Project Gutenberg

Now and then came the moaning of Mrs. Zamboni, who was in her cabin with her brood of children.

From Project Gutenberg