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

And, of course, the doyen, a Congolese chemist who first made a name for himself driving a Zamboni at hockey games.

From New York Times

Allen even fashioned a homemade Zamboni out of a PVC pipe and towel.

From Seattle Times

Her only misstep occurred when, overwhelmed by the occasion, she tried to exit the ice through the Zamboni door instead of the skaters’ door.

From Los Angeles Times

Two famous onlookers — Canadian crooner Michael Bublé and English comedian Jack Whitehall — took pictures with fans near the Zamboni entrance as they waited their turn.

From Seattle Times

That is, unless the plan was to gas-up the Zamboni and drive it off a cliff.

From Seattle Times