Word
chevrolet
Phoneticschevro·let
/ˌʃɛvɹəˈɫeɪ/
Definitions
01the car brand
n. A well-known American company that makes cars, trucks, and SUVs.
n. An American automobile division of the manufacturer General Motors, originally founded as an independent company in 1911.
“My uncle has worked at the Chevrolet factory for over twenty years.”
“Chevrolet remains a cornerstone of the American automotive industry, competing globally across multiple vehicle segments from compact cars to heavy-duty trucks.”
American English
Synonyms
02a specific vehicle
n. A car or truck made by the Chevrolet company.
n. A vehicle manufactured by Chevrolet. Often used in casual speech to identify a specific car by its make.
“There is a silver Chevrolet parked in front of our driveway.”
“The witness reported seeing a vintage Chevrolet speeding away from the intersection immediately after the alarm sounded.”
American English · Informal
Usage
In casual American English, speakers almost always shorten this to 'Chevy'.
Etymology
From French Chevrolet. The car company was named after its founder Louis Chevrolet (1878–1941).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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