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Definition of elvis

elvis

/ˈɛlvɪs/
el · vis
Plural:Elvises
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Adjective:Elvisian
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elvis Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Elvis Presley (1935–1977), an influential American singer and actor widely regarded as a cultural icon and the 'King of Rock and Roll'.

Example

"My grandfather still has a collection of original vinyl records recorded by Elvis in the 1950s."

2

A tribute artist or entertainer who dresses and performs in imitation of Elvis Presley.

Example

"The wedding chapel in Las Vegas hired a charismatic Elvis to officiate the ceremony and sing a few classic hits."

3

A male given name of English origin.

Example

"They decided to name their newborn son Elvis in honor of his great-grandfather."

• Rhymes for elvis

• Nearby Words

elven
elver
elvira
elvis
elvish
elwha
elysium

Word Origin & Etymology

Originally an uncommon English surname and given name, likely derived from the Old Norse name Alvis ('all-wise') or the Anglo-Norman name Heloise, popularized globally in the mid-20th century by American musician Elvis Presley.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elvis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elvis
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