# Mazda

/ˈmæzdə/ (US) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mazda
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Capitalized when referring to the company; often used as a countable noun when referring to a specific car ('a Mazda').

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