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cadillac

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkædəˌɫæk// cadil·lac Archaic

n. a large, expensive, and comfortable car made by a famous American brand. People sometimes use the word to describe anything that is high quality or luxurious.

n. a luxury automobile manufactured by the Cadillac division of General Motors. Used metonymically to denote superior quality, comfort, or status.


SIMPLE

He drives a black Cadillac to work every day.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel suite felt like a Cadillac compared to the small rooms at the other hotel.

COMPLEX

In mid-century American culture, the Cadillac became a powerful symbol of wealth and success, representing the peak of automotive engineering and social aspiration.

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