Grimaldi

American  

[gri-mahl-dee, -mawl-] / grɪˈmɑl di, -ˈmɔl- /

noun

1. Joseph, 1779–1837, English actor, mime, and clown.

2. a walled plain in the third quadrant of the face of the moon: about 120 miles (195 km) in diameter.

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Grimaldi ¹ British  

/ ɡrɪˈmɔːldɪ /

noun

1. a large crater in the SE quadrant of the moon, about 190 km in diameter, which is conspicuous because of its dark floor

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Grimaldi ² British  

/ ɡrɪˈmɔːldɪ /

noun

1. Joseph. 1779–1837, English actor, noted as a clown in pantomime

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Etymology

Origin of Grimaldi

named after Francesco Maria Grimaldi (1618–63), Italian physicist

Example Sentences

He will then visit the princely palace, the official residence of the Grimaldi dynasty since the 13th century, for a private meeting with Prince Albert.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“The issue has to be addressed one way or the other because it’s too important for the whole world, for the whole economy,” said Grimaldi, managing director of Grimaldi Group, the world’s largest car carrier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Two weeks earlier, Grimaldi had cashed a $8,560 check made out by a “sham” business associated with one of Artuni’s underlings, Kaminski wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

Lennie Grimaldi, a supporter of Mayor Ganim and a journalist who writes a blog called Only in Bridgeport, points out that both campaigns have requested hundreds of absentee ballot applications in advance of Tuesday's primary.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2024

I know Mrs. Grimaldi, the lady who’s always sitting by her window, and the old guy who walks up and down the street whistling like a bird.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio