Tonyとは意味・読み方・使い方

固有名詞

Tony

1. A male given name, a short form of Anthony/Antony
2. A female given name

参考

• Newton Tony

語源

The statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing are formally known as “Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre”; they are named for Antoinette Perry (1888–1946), an actress, director, producer and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing, who was nicknamed Tony.

名詞

Tony (複数形 Tonys または Tonies)

1. Any of the statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing.

   Coordinate term: Oscar

   • 2021 September 26, Sarah Bahr, “Lois Smith is the oldest performer to win a Tony.”, in The New York Times‎^[1], ISSN 0362-4331:

     She was first nominated for a Tony in 1990 for “The Grapes of Wrath,” and she was nominated again, in 1996, for “Buried Child” — both times for best featured actress in a play.