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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)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Example Sentences

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

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.

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.

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.

But it was when we went to the Lego store at Rockefeller Center that I felt like I got a glimpse into the center of his soul.

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rock-eelRockefeller, John D.