Emmy

/ˈɛmi/ noun

Definition

A prestigious award given each year to excellence in television entertainment, or a given name.

Etymology

Short for 'Immy,' which was the nickname for the 'image orthicon' camera tube used in early television. The award trophy's head resembles this tube.

Kelly Says

The Emmy was named after a literal piece of TV camera equipment—the image orthicon tube was nicknamed 'Immy' by early TV engineers. So one of entertainment's biggest prizes is named after a camera part that nobody remembers or uses anymore.

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