Ziegfeld

American  

[zig-feld] / ˈzɪg fɛld /

noun

1. Florenz 1867–1932, U.S. theatrical producer.

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Ziegfeld British  

/ ˈziːɡˌfɛld /

noun

1. Florenz (ˈflɒrənz). 1869–1932, US theatrical producer, noted for his series of extravagant revues (1907–31), known as the Ziegfeld Follies

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Example Sentences

These would influence the American musical, but also shaping the genre were homegrown entertainments—the minstrel show, the revues of Florenz Ziegfeld, vaudeville and burlesque.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

The highly scrutinized couple, who moved to California after stepping back as senior royals, reportedly entered and exited the Ziegfeld Ballroom venue publicly so that paparazzi could take photos there.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2023

Funds raised at the foundation’s annual gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in Manhattan will be used to further the organization’s equity-centered initiatives and its mission of advancing women’s collective power.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2023

The Chrysler Building stood proud and tall on 42nd Street, with a headdress worthy of a Ziegfeld girl.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2023

“Mom and me. We’d gone to the Ziegfeld to see a movie on the huge screen, I forget which flick.”

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin