You may not realize it, but you’re speaking English all the time. Many best-selling perfumes, candy bars, and famous music bands are named after common everyday English words.
For example, you may recognize the word ‘Eternity’ as the name of a fragrance by Calvin Klein – but did you know that it actually means something that lasts forever ? Or you might know ‘Queen’ as a famous rock band – but did you know that is also means the female head of a Monarchy?
Here are some more examples of everyday English words in candy bars, pop/rock bands, perfumes,
CANDY BARS
Boost – To encourage, strengthen, or improve something or someone.
Dairy Milk – A combination of two words: ‘Dairy’ – an establishment or farm that produces, milk, cheese, and other milk products, and ‘Milk’ - a nutritious fluid that is produced by mammals like cows and goats, and drunk by humans.
Galaxy - A unit within the universe that contains billions of stars, their planets, gas, and dust that extends over thousands of light-years.
Marathon – A long distance race that tests a person’s stamina and endurance.
Mars – The fourth planet from the sun in our solar system.
Milky Way - The galaxy that contains the solar system – which can be seen as a band of light in the night sky.
Penguin – a black and white seabird that is unable to fly.
Rocky – something that is unstable and uneven– such as a ‘rocky’ mountain.
Turkish Delight - A combination of two words: ‘Turkish’ - something or someone related to the country Turkey - its people, language, or culture, and ‘Delight’ - something that brings joy and happiness.
Addict (by Christian Dior) - When someone is physiologically or psychologically dependent on something or someone else.
Allure (by Chanel) – To be very attractive or tempting.
Eternity (by Calvin Klein) – Something that lasts forever.
Intuition (by Estee Lauder) - When something is known or believed instinctively – without any actual evidence.
Lovely (by Sarah Jessica Parker) - Something or someone that is beautiful, delightful, and pleasing.
Miracle (by Lancome) - An event or action that is amazing and extraordinary.
Obsession (by Calvin Klein) – When a person’s thoughts or feelings are dominated by one persistent idea or desire.
Poison ( by Christian Dior) - A toxin that can damage health or destroy life when absorbed into the system.
Romance (by Ralph Lauren) – A love affair or an ardent emotional attachment between two people.
White Diamonds (by Elizabeth Taylor) - A combination of two words: ‘White’ – a light color (the color of pure snow), and ‘Diamonds’ – a very valuable precious stone
MUSIC BANDS
Guns and Roses – A combination of two contrasting words. A ‘Gun’ is a weapon that fires bullets. ‘Roses’ are pleasantly fragrant flowers that come in red, pink, yellow, or white colors.
Nirvana - An ideal condition of tranquility, harmony, or joy.
Oasis – A fertile area in an arid environment (such as a spring of water in a desert).
Pet Shop Boys – A ‘pet shop’ is a place where people can buy animals, or food for animals. A ‘boy’ is a young male person.
Prince - The son of a reigning King or Queen.
Queen – The female head of a monarchy.
The Bangles – A ‘bangle’ is a piece of jewelry that is usually worn on the wrist.
The Beatles – This is a play on words. A ‘beetle’ is a small insect. However, ‘beat’ spelt with an ‘a’ can also mean to set a musical rhythm.
The Cardigans - a ‘cardigan’ is a long sleeved sweater that buttons or zips up at the front.
The Rolling Stones – A combination of two words: ‘Rolling’ is the action of moving by turning over and over. ‘Stones’ are small pieces of rock. Put together, the words ‘Rolling Stones’ can mean someone or something that never stays still and is always on the move.
The Spice Girls – A combination of two words: if something has ‘Spice’, it is hot, interesting, or has zest, and a ‘girl’ is a young female.
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