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Definition of orlando

orlando

/ɔːrˈlæn.doʊ/
Or · lan · do
Plural:Orlandos
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orlando Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A major city in central Florida, United States, globally renowned as a premier tourist destination and the site of numerous massive theme parks and entertainment resorts.

2

A male given name of Italian origin, notably borne by the romantic lead in William Shakespeare's play 'As You Like It' and the gender-shifting protagonist of a prominent Virginia Woolf novel.

Example

"In Shakespeare's comedy, Orlando falls deeply in love with Rosalind."

• Rhymes for orlando

• Nearby Words

oriole
orizaba
orkhon
orlando
orleans
orlov viper
ornament

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Italian given name Orlando, which is a cognate of the Germanic name Roland (from 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'land' meaning 'land'). The city in Florida is traditionally said to be named after Orlando Reeves, a soldier in the Second Seminole War, though historical evidence for this remains debated.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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