Word
mazda
Phoneticsmaz·da
/ˈmæzdə/
Definition
n. a well-known brand of cars from Japan. You see this name on many different types of vehicles, from small sports cars to large family SUVs.
n. a Japanese multinational automaker headquartered in Fuchū, Hiroshima. When used in general discourse, it functions as a proper name for the brand or a common noun for a vehicle produced by that company.
Examples
“He drives a silver Mazda to work every day.”
“After comparing several different brands, she decided that a Mazda offered the best safety features for her family.”
“The collector specialized in vintage Japanese automobiles, proudly displaying a perfectly restored 1967 Mazda Cosmo as the centerpiece of the showroom.”
Examples
simple
“He drives a silver Mazda to work every day.”
contextual
“After comparing several different brands, she decided that a Mazda offered the best safety features for her family.”
complex
“The collector specialized in vintage Japanese automobiles, proudly displaying a perfectly restored 1967 Mazda Cosmo as the centerpiece of the showroom.”
Usage
Capitalized when referring to the company; often used as a countable noun when referring to a specific car ('a Mazda').
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