Orlando

American

[awr-lan-doh, awr-lahn-daw] / ɔrˈlæn doʊ, ɔrˈlɑn dɔ /

noun

Vittorio Emanuele 1860–1952, Italian statesman.
a city in central Florida: resort town, convention center, and home of Disney World.
a male given name, form of Roland.

Orlando British

/ ɔːˈlændəʊ /

noun

a city in the US, in Florida: site of Walt Disney World. Pop: 199 336 (2003 est)

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Florida-based Spirit has been working to sell some planes and refocus operations on core cities including Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Detroit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

ICE has not commented on his release following his detention in Orlando, Florida.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The two companies are the dominant players in the theme-park industry, locked in an increasingly intense battle for Orlando following Comcast’s opening of Epic Universe in May 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Meanwhile, rival robotaxi operator Waymo on Wednesday announced it would offer autonomous rides to the general public in Miami and Orlando, Fla., and allow limited highway travel to Miami.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

I could go to the five spots on the map, and even if I didn’t find her, it would be more fun than another boiling summer in Orlando.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

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