51Թ

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

Tony

1

[toh-nee]

noun

plural

Tonys 
  1. one of a group of awards made annually by the American Theatre Wing, a professional school for the performing arts, for achievements in theatrical production and performance.



Tony

2

[toh-nee]

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Anthony.

  2. a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.

tony

3

[toh-nee]

adjective

Informal.
tonier, toniest 
  1. high-toned; stylish.

    a tony nightclub.

Tony

1

/ ˈəʊɪ /

noun

  1. any of several medallions awarded annually in the United States by a professional school for the performing arts for outstanding achievement in the theatre

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

tony

2

/ ˈəʊɪ /

adjective

  1. informalstylish or distinctive; classy

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Tony1

After the nickname of Antoinette Perry

Origin of Tony2

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; tone + -y 1
Discover More

51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Tony1

from Tony, the nickname of Antoinette Perry (died 1946), US actress and producer

Origin of Tony2

C20: from tone
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

But for decades, Tony Jones has been putting them into words for audiences around the globe.

From

In 2002, the Labour government under Tony Blair passed a law banning tobacco advertising.

From

Over at Tony’s Barber Shop on the next block over, one of the barbers dusted hair off her chair as her customer got up to leave.

From

In the days leading up, the Dodgers had lost Tony Gonsolin to an elbow problem — already their fourth starter to get injured just since the start of the season.

From

"UNOC has given us a glimmer of hope that the challenges facing our ocean are being seen and will be tackled," said Tony Long, chief executive officer of Global Fishing Watch.

From

Advertisement

Discover More

When To Use

What is a Tony?

A Tony is an annual award given by the American Theatre Wing (ATW) for excellence in theater production.The Tony award is a black statuette featuring a suspended medallion with the image of the comedy and tragedy mask and the winner’s name, category, and winning year engraved on it. The awards are given out at the Tony Awards ceremony, also known as the Tonys. The Tonys are a televised ceremonial event that features celebrity hosts, musical performances, and Broadway announcements. Typically, the event is seen as one of the most important nights in the theater industry because it gathers many of its most talented performers, directors, and production crews.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


tonustoo