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When I was a young actor, in my first apartment, the first thing I bought was a Steinway piano. There was no bed at first. I slept on the floor.
Maximilian Schell

Meaning of "Steinway" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STEINWAY

Steinway  [ˈstɑɪnweɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STEINWAY

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Steinway is a noun.
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WHAT DOES STEINWAY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Steinway

Steinway & Sons

Steinway & Sons, also known as Steinway i/ˈstaɪnweɪ/, is an American and German manufacturer of handmade[12] pianos and purveyor of subcontracted pianos from suppliers sold under the secondary names Boston and Essex.[13] Steinway was founded 1853 in Manhattan in New York City by German immigrant Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg.[14] The company's growth led to the opening of a factory and company town in what is now the Astoria section of Queens in New York City;[15] and a factory in Hamburg, Germany.[15] Steinway is a prominent piano company,[16][17] known for making pianos of high quality[18][19] and for its influential inventions within the area of piano development.[20][21] The company holds a royal warrant by appointment to Queen Elizabeth II.[22] Steinway pianos have been recognized with numerous awards.[23] One of the first official recognitions was a gold medal won in 1855 at the American Institute Fair at the New York Crystal Palace just two years after the company's foundation.[24][25] In 1855–62 Steinway pianos received 35 gold medals.[23] Several awards and recognitions have followed,[26] including 3 medals at the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris.

Definition of Steinway in the English dictionary

The definition of Steinway in the dictionary is Henry, original name Heinrich Engelhardt Steinweg. 1797–1871, US piano maker, born in Germany.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STEINWAY


anyway
ˈɛnɪˌweɪ
away
əˈweɪ
Broadway
ˈbrɔːdˌweɪ
castaway
ˈkɑːstəˌweɪ
Conway
ˈkɒnˌweɪ
driveway
ˈdraɪvˌweɪ
gateway
ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ
giveaway
ˈɡɪvəˌweɪ
highway
ˈhaɪˌweɪ
midway
ˈmɪdˌweɪ
Norway
ˈnɔːˌweɪ
parkway
ˈpɑːkˌweɪ
pathway
ˈpɑːθˌweɪ
qua
kweɪ
railway
ˈreɪlˌweɪ
runway
ˈrʌnˌweɪ
segue
ˈsɛɡweɪ
subway
ˈsʌbˌweɪ
way
weɪ
weigh
weɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STEINWAY

Steier
Steiermark
stein
Steinbeck
steinbock
steinbok
Steiner
Steinitz

WORDS THAT END LIKE STEINWAY

by the way
companionway
get away
go away
greenway
halfway
Hathaway
in a bad way
in a way
in no way
no way
once and away
one-way
out of the way
out-of-the-way
right away
sternway
the way
trainway
two-way

Synonyms and antonyms of Steinway in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Steinway
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Steinway
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ستاينواي
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Steinway
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Steinway
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Steinway
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Steinway
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Steinway
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スタインウェイ
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스타 인 웨이
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Steinway
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Steinway
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स्टीनवे
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Steinway
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Steinway
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Steinway
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Steinway
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Steinway

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3 QUOTES WITH «STEINWAY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Steinway.
1
Bob Hope
When she started to play, Steinway came down personally and rubbed his name off the piano.
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Marian McPartland
I'd just as soon be on a good Steinway or Yamaha just as well.
3
Maximilian Schell
When I was a young actor, in my first apartment, the first thing I bought was a Steinway piano. There was no bed at first. I slept on the floor.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STEINWAY»

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1
People and Pianos: A Pictorial History of Steinway & Sons
(Amadeus). This is the story of how the Steinway piano came to be the instrument of choice for the world's greatest pianists.
Theodore E. Steinway, 2005
2
Steinway
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the legendary company, this updated study traces the history of the Steinway company, offers a profile of the Steinway family, describes how fine pianos are made, and show various models of the acclaimed ...
Ronald Ratcliffe, Stuart Isacoff, 2002
3
Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand
In this captivating narrative, James Barron of The New York Times tells the story of one Steinway piano, from raw lumber to finished instrument.
James Barron, 2007
4
Marketing Strategy
Beyond the Pages 7.1 Steinway: More Than a Picmo1 - Where can I find information quickly? - Where can I get a quick meal and make my kids happy? - Where can I buy everything I need, all at decent prices? - Where can I get the best deal ...
O. C. Ferrell, Michael Hartline, 2012
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The Official Guide to Steinway Pianos
(Amadeus). The Official Guide to Steinway Pianos is a compendium from the archives of renowned piano maker Steinway & Sons to encompass for the first time reference material and details from 16 decades of Steinway piano making in New York.
Roy F. Kehl, David R. Kirkland, 2011
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The 100 Greatest Advertisements: Who Wrote Them and what ...
WHEREAS, The Priceless Ingredient idea came only after protracted and painful work, the Steinway phrase The Instrument of the Immortals came "'in a flash.'' No one can tell the story better than its author, Raymond Rubicam: "Just after I had ...
Julian Lewis Watkins, 1959
7
The Steinway saga: an American dynasty
Set in a Darwinian world of competition without rules, this is a story of success, the price paid, the sacrifices made, and the impact of a single family on American culture.
Don W. Fostle, 1994
8
Royal Appointments and Decorations Conferred in Appreciation ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Steinway & Sons, 2012
9
LIFE
Steinway & Sons announce a distinguished new instrument, built in the Steinway tradition, and now offered to music-lovers at the lowest price in Steinway history. <yhis his is, without exception, one of the most important announcements ...
10
Intellectual Property and Information Wealth: Trademark and ...
The plaintiff, Steinway & Sons, contended that the mark infringed its Steinway mark for pianos. The case's complexity stems from the fact that the Grotrian- Steinweg pianos had a historical relationship with the Steinway pianos. In 1835, Heinrich ...
Peter K. Yu, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STEINWAY»

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Daniel Barenboim, Chris Maene, Steinway & Sons Develop …
Conductor Daniel Barenboim rehearses with members of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra at the Berlin Philharmonic before their performance the same ... «Classicalite, May 15»
2
Steinway comes to Charleston; showroom set up by Fox Music
In Charleston, this theoretical problem has occasionally manifested itself into a pressing concern, especially when one of those “Steinway Artists” come to town. «Charleston Post Courier, May 15»
3
Millionaire Richard Fields wins custody of Steinway grand piano in …
Earlier the court heard how it held 'particular resonance' for Mr Fields whose third wife won his first Steinway in their own divorce settlement. 'That wife took the ... «Daily Mail, May 15»
4
Steinway's New Piano Can Play a Perfect Concerto by Itself
Lin, a classical pianist known for virtuosic speed, is sitting at a grand piano in Steinway's New York offices, as the rest of the room listens intently, focused on the ... «Wired, Apr 15»
5
Steinway Bids Farewell To Its Historic Hall
New York is saying goodbye to another historic building. Steinway Hall, the main showroom for Steinway & Sons pianos, will be moving to a new location, ... «NPR, Dec 14»
6
Piano Forte: Inside Steinway's Century-Spanning Business
But when he asked, McCartney was rebuffed. The piano just wasn't in good enough shape. So he made the call to Steinway and asked if they'd partner with him ... «Forbes, Dec 14»
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Changing Keys, Steinway Piano Store Will Relocate in Midtown
Steinway sold its 1920s building on West 57th Street in 2012, with a deadline to leave by the end of December. Executives of the piano company are now close ... «New York Times, Oct 14»
8
Steinway Mansion's New Owners To Save House, Develop Land
steinwaymansionCURBED_18.jpg. steinwaymansionCURBED_19.jpg [Above, two views of the central chandelier at the Steinway Mansion. Note the etched ... «Curbed NY, May 14»
9
4 Dead After Car Crashes Into Steinway Creek In Queens
A car carrying a group of friends, who were celebrating a woman's 19th birthday, plunged into Steinway Creek in the Astoria section of Queens on Friday. «Gothamist, Apr 14»
10
On A Chilly Factory Floor, Yuja Wang's Piano Sizzles
So when we invited her to record a performance in a room at the Steinway & Sons piano factory, she showed up in Queens that frigid morning with her A game. «NPR, Feb 14»

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