Disney

American

[diz-nee] / ˈdɪz ni /

noun

Walt(er E.), 1901–66, U.S. creator and producer of animated cartoons, motion pictures, etc.

Disney British

/ ˈdɪznɪ /

noun

Walt ( er Elias ). 1901–66, US film producer, who pioneered animated cartoons: noted esp for his creations Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck and films such as Fantasia (1940)

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Other Word Forms

Disneyesque adjective

Example Sentences

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“You want to go toe to toe with Disney and Sony?” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The move is risky, and it will be quarrelsome — especially for those who still see Zendaya as an idyllic Disney star, despite her respectable penchant for complicated characters.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

As further reminder, Deutsche Grammophon has just released the orchestra’s dynamite live recording of Prokofiev’s complete ballet score from the Disney premiere.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In its last quarter, Disney saw its profitability fall below expectations despite record revenue at several of its segments, largely due to higher costs, which sent the stock into a tailspin.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

I only remember watching cartoons and Disney movies at her age.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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