mercedes
n. countablen. a famous German brand of expensive cars known for being high quality and comfortable. People often use the name to talk about luxury and success.
n. a prominent German luxury automotive brand manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Often used metonymically to refer to a vehicle produced by this company.
He drives a silver Mercedes to work every day.
The hotel provides a chauffeur-driven Mercedes for guests who need a ride to the airport.
While the vintage Mercedes in the showroom was impeccably restored, its mechanical complexity made it a daunting project for any amateur collector.
From Spanish Mercedes (Mary, Our Lady of Mercy). The car was named for Mercédès Jellinek, the daughter of Austrian businessman Emil Jellinek who ordered 36 cars from Gottlieb Daimler.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
When referring to the car itself, it is a countable noun; when referring to the brand or company, it functions as a proper noun.
Last updated May 2, 2026