grammy
UK[ˈɡræmi]US[ˈɡræmi]
n
A golden statuette awarded annually by the Recording Academy for outstanding achievement in the music industry.
Etymology
The name "Grammy" is a playful alteration of the word "gramophone," an early device for playing recorded sound. The award's statuette is modeled after a gramophone, featuring a gilded depiction of a vintage record player. This name was chosen to directly link the honor to the recording technology that made the music industry possible. Thus, "Grammy" evolved from a trademark for a machine into a prestigious metonym for the award itself.
Analysis
This is a proprietary name derived from a specific object, not a transparent combination of classical morphemes.
Examples
She won her first Grammy for Best New Artist.
The album received critical acclaim and several Grammy nominations.
He gave an emotional speech while accepting the Grammy award.