Rockefeller

[ rok-uh-fel-er ]

noun

1. John D(a·vi·son) [dey, -v, uh, -s, uh, n], 1839–1937, and his son John D(avison), Jr., 1874–1960, U.S. oil magnates and philanthropists.
2. Nelson A(ldrich), 1908–79, U.S. political leader: governor of New York 1959–73; vice president of the U.S. 1974–77 (son of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.).

Rockefeller

/ ˈrɒkəˌfɛlə /

noun

1. RockefellerJohn D(avison)18391937MUSBUSINESS: industrialistPHILANTHROPY: philanthropist John D ( avison ). 1839–1937, US industrialist and philanthropist
2. RockefellerJohn D(avison)18741960MUSBUSINESS: capitalistPHILANTHROPY: philanthropist his son, John D ( avison ). 1874–1960, US capitalist and philanthropist
3. RockefellerNelson (Aldrich)19081979MUSPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: statesman his son, Nelson ( Aldrich ). 1908–79, US politician; governor of New York State (1958–74); vice president (1974–76)

Example Sentences

But Lazarus, a respected veteran inside NBCUniversal, tried to keep an optimistic tone when addressing staff, according to one attendee at the meeting at the network’s Rockefeller Center headquarters in New York.

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If you miss the skaters in Rockefeller Center, check out the ones on boards at the Venice Skatepark.

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The film includes many colorful details about what may or may not have happened behind the scenes at 30 Rockefeller Plaza from 10 to 11:30 p.m. on the night of Oct.

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Everything changed for comedy, television and a gaggle of unknown cut-ups at Studio 8H in New York’s Rockefeller Center on the night of Oct.

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There was a palpable anticipation in seeing what López would bring to the table this time in terms of the clothes, the fact that it was at Rockefeller Plaza — a dream location for him.

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