Word
BMW
Phoneticsbmw
/ˈbiˌɛmˈdəbəɫju/
Definitions
01the car brand
n. Stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke. A German company that makes luxury cars and motorcycles.
n. Abbreviation for Bayerische Motoren Werke. A German multinational manufacturer of luxury vehicles and motorcycles headquartered in Munich.
“He saved his money for years to finally buy a silver BMW.”
“The collector specialized in vintage BMW motorcycles, specifically those produced in the decade following the second world war.”
03organic waste
n. Stands for biodegradable municipal waste. Rubbish from homes or businesses that can break down naturally, like food or paper.
n. Abbreviation for biodegradable municipal waste. Refers to the fraction of municipal waste that is capable of undergoing anaerobic or aerobic decomposition.
“The city is trying to reduce the amount of BMW sent to landfills.”
“New environmental regulations require local authorities to implement separate collection systems for BMW to meet carbon reduction targets.”
Technical
Usage
Uncountable in this technical sense.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Ian Robertson, former director at BMW, told the BBC's Today programme that JLR should have copied its rivals and started manufacturing in the US.” “About three hours after the attack, Tupac was riding in the passenger seat of Knight's BMW driving through Las Vegas when a white Cadillac pulled alongside them and opened fire.” Etymology
Borrowed from German BMW.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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