Ono
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A person's name: "Ono" is a surname, most famously associated with Yoko Ono, a Japanese-American multimedia artist, singer, songwriter, and peace activist.
Usage Notes
- "Ono" is almost exclusively used as a proper noun to refer to a specific individual, Yoko Ono, or to other individuals sharing that surname. It is not used as a common noun with a general meaning.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Yoko Ono was married to musician John Lennon.
- The artist Ono created the famous "Wish Tree" installation.
Advanced Usage
- The name "Ono" can be used metonymically in discussions of avant-garde art, peace activism, or the history of The Beatles.
- The exhibit explores the influence of Ono on conceptual art.
Variants and Related Words
- Yoko Ono: The full name of the most famous bearer of the surname.
Synonyms
- There are no direct synonyms for a proper noun. In context, one might refer to "the artist" or "Lennon's widow" when the person is clearly understood.
Related Phrases
- "John and Yoko": A common phrase referring to John Lennon and Yoko Ono as a collaborative couple.
- The "Bed-in for Peace" was a famous protest by John and Yoko.
Related Idioms
- There are no idioms specifically featuring the word "Ono."
Noun
- United States musician (born in Japan) who married John Lennon and collaborated with him on recordings (born in 1933)