Aladdin

American  

[uh-lad-n] / əˈlæd n /

noun

1. (inThe Arabian Nights' Entertainments ) the son of a poor widow in China. He becomes the possessor of a magic lamp and ring with which he can command a jinn to do his bidding.

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Aladdin British  

/ əˈlædɪn /

noun

1. (in The Arabian Nights' Entertainments ) a poor youth who obtains a magic lamp and ring, with which he summons genies who grant his wishes

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Example Sentences

For those who do not know their Aladdins from their Sleeping Beauties, Ms Whitfield says anyone watching a panto must tap into their inner dame.

From BBC

During Bailey’s Disney tenure, many of his biggest productions were live action remakes of animated classics such as “Beauty & the Beast” and “Aladdin.”

From The Wall Street Journal

I would be Aladdin in “A Whole New World,” and I leaned into it.

From Los Angeles Times

The producer joined Disney 38 years ago and led animation for several years as he began building the company’s theatrical unit, ultimately shepherding such juggernauts as “The Lion King,” “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast.”

From Los Angeles Times

Smith, best known for his roles in TV sitcom The Prince of Bel-Air and films such as Men in Black and Aladdin, will follow the Scarborough gig with dates in Manchester, London and Paris.

From BBC