1. devoted to music; used in the names of orchestras and musical organizations

1. a symphony orchestra or the organization that sponsors it

Examples

• The New York Philharmonic performed Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.
• She bought season tickets to the philharmonic.
• The Vienna Philharmonic is one of the world’s most famous orchestras.
• The philharmonic society raised funds for new instruments.
• He conducted the Berlin Philharmonic for over thirty years.
• The philharmonic hall was packed for the opening night performance.