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ferrari

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //fɝˈɑɹi// fer·rari

n. a famous Italian brand of very fast, expensive sports cars. People often use the name to talk about something that is high quality, fast, or a symbol of wealth.

n. a high-performance Italian sports car manufacturer, or a vehicle produced by this company. Frequently used metonymically to represent extreme speed, luxury, or engineering excellence.


SIMPLE

He dreams of driving a red Ferrari one day.

CONTEXTUAL

The collector kept his vintage Ferrari in a climate-controlled garage to preserve its original paint.

COMPLEX

While the brand is synonymous with Formula One racing, the modern Ferrari line-up also includes grand tourers designed for long-distance comfort without sacrificing the marque's signature mechanical aggression.

Usage

Capitalised as a proper noun when referring to the company; countable when referring to individual vehicles.

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