# marque

/ˈmɑɹk/ (US) · /mˈɑːk/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/marque
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

a brand of product, especially a car. You use it for well-known names with a strong reputation.

For teachers: a brand or make of a manufactured product, especially a motor vehicle, distinguished by name and reputation.

## Examples

- She drives a famous French car marque.
- The dealership adds a new luxury marque to attract buyers looking for high-end electric cars.
- Although the marque once symbolized hand-built British luxury, its recent models share platforms with mass-market cars.

## Synonyms

brand, make

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