Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Elizabeth Taylor: A United States film actress, born in England in 1932, who began her career as a child star. She is renowned for her acting career, beauty, and her frequent on-screen collaborations with actor Richard Burton.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Elizabeth Taylor won two Academy Awards for Best Actress.
  • The museum is hosting an exhibition on the life of Elizabeth Taylor.

Advanced Usage

• "The Elizabeth Taylor": Used to refer to a person or thing possessing qualities associated with the actress, such as legendary beauty, dramatic talent, or a glamorous lifestyle.
  • With her violet eyes and captivating presence, she was often called the Elizabeth Taylor of her generation.

Variants and Related Words

• Liz Taylor (n): A common informal nickname for Elizabeth Taylor.
  • Fans affectionately referred to her as Liz Taylor.

Synonyms

• Screen legend: A legendary figure in cinema.
• Film icon: An iconic and highly influential figure in film.

Related Phrases

• Taylor-Burton romance: Refers specifically to the highly publicized personal and professional relationship between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
  • The Taylor-Burton romance captivated the world's media.

Related Idioms

• To have Elizabeth Taylor eyes: To have strikingly beautiful, often violet-colored, eyes. (This idiom is derived from one of her most famous physical attributes.)
  • People always notice her; she has Elizabeth Taylor eyes.

Noun

1. United States film actress (born in England) who was a childhood star; as an adult she often co-starred with Richard Burton (born in 1932)