Christo
1 Americannoun
noun
combining form
Etymology
Origin of Christo-
Example Sentences
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It’s his version of and homage to the innovative work of groundbreaking environmental artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
But like all the other big Christo projects, this, too, will disappear in a few days.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
While Christo and Jeanne-Claude battled for 10 years to make their project a reality in the face of political reluctance, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo welcomed JR's plan calling it a "gift" to Paris.
From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025
The buildings wouldn’t be fully wrapped like a Christo art project, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025
Engulfing fields in dense mats of root and vine, kudzu swarmed over entire farms, clambered for miles along telephone lines, wrapped up trees, barns, and houses like a green Christo.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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