Disney

American  

[diz-nee] / ˈdɪz ni /

noun

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

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Disney British  

/ ˈdɪznɪ /

noun

1. 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

The Archive Room is painted blue and filled with Disney parks memorabilia he’s collected over the years including his ticket stubs, which are safely stored in a fillable glass lamp.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Traditional entertainment companies have been reeling from the steady erosion of what was once an economic pillar — programming fees from ESPN, Disney Channel and other popular outlets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Broad had a hand in a Renzo Piano building at LACMA, the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall and his own museum, by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

In addition to the strong kickoff, 2026 marks the return of popular franchises that once printed money for studios: a new “Star Wars” movie, as well as Disney and Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Doomsday.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“I need the grade. If I get all As this semester, we’re going to Disney over winter break.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina