buick
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈbjuɪk// buick
n. a famous brand of American cars. It is known for making comfortable, middle-class vehicles that are more expensive than a Chevy but cheaper than a Cadillac.
n. a premium brand of American automobile manufactured by General Motors. When used in general discourse, it often serves as a cultural marker for traditional, middle-class American automotive tastes.
My grandfather drives an old blue Buick.
The driveway was occupied by a shiny new Buick, signaling the family's recent promotion into the upper-middle class.
While the brand has struggled to maintain its youthful appeal in domestic markets, the Buick nameplate remains a significant symbol of prestige and luxury within the Chinese automotive sector.