Emmy

noun Em·my \ˈe-mē\

: a small statue that is awarded each year to the best actors, programs, etc., in American television

plural Emmys

Full Definition of EMMY

: a statuette awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in television

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from alteration of Immy, nickname for image orthicon (a camera tube used in television)

First Known Use: 1949

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