Rockefeller
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English [edit]
Etymology 1 [edit]
From the German place name Rockenfeld.
Proper noun [edit]
Rockefeller
- An American surname.
Derived terms [edit]
Etymology 2 [edit]
From John D. Rockefeller, the American industrialist who founded Standard Oil, also recognized for his 20th century philanthropy.
Noun [edit]
Rockefeller (plural Rockefellers)
- A very rich person.
- 1970, Donald Kaul, How to Light a Water Heater and Other War Stories, page 127
- "You don't have to be a Rockefeller to have an air conditioner," she said.
- 1998, Kirk Jones, Waking Ned, Tomboy films
- Annie: You're acting like you won the lotto yourself.
- Jackie: Aye, aye, Rockefeller, that's me.
- 1970, Donald Kaul, How to Light a Water Heater and Other War Stories, page 127
