Orlando
Definition
A major city in central Florida, USA, renowned for its theme parks like Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, drawing millions of tourists annually.
A masculine given name of Italian origin, derived from 'Roland' meaning 'famous land' or 'renowned ruler'; popularized in literature such as Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem Orlando Furioso and Virginia Woolf's novel Orlando.
Nickname for the Orlando Magic, a professional basketball team in the NBA based in Orlando, Florida.
Examples
After a lifetime of desk jobs, she finally escaped to Orlando, where the biggest decision was which rollercoaster to conquer first.
Little Orlando declared himself emperor of the sandbox, ruling with a plastic scepter and zero tolerance for nap time.
In Woolf's Orlando, the protagonist swaps genders over centuries, proving some identities are more fluid than a Florida afternoon shower.
The Orlando Magic turned water into wine last night, or at least turnovers into a buzzer-beater win.