# Stradivarius

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌstɹædɪˈvɛəɹi.əs/ · frequency rank #56,467

## Definitions
1. A stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family, particularly Antonio Stradivari.
2. A violin made by another manufacturer, named to capitalise on the fame of the instruments made by Antonio Stradivari.
3. A name invoked as a standard of excellence in unrelated fields.

## Etymology
Named after the Stradivari family (Latin Stradivarius), an Italian surname either from the plural of Lombard stradivare (“toll-man”), or from strada averta (“open road”) in the Cremonese dialect.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/stradivarius