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Word

buick

Phoneticsbuick

/ˈbjuɪk/

Definition

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.

Examples

“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.”

Examples

simple

“My grandfather drives an old blue Buick.”

contextual

“The driveway was occupied by a shiny new Buick, signaling the family's recent promotion into the upper-middle class.”

complex

“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.”

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