peugeot
n. countablen. a well-known French brand of cars and vans. You will see this name on many vehicles across Europe and other parts of the world.
n. A major French automotive manufacturer and brand. Refers either to the company itself or to a vehicle produced by it.
He drives a silver Peugeot to work every day.
The family decided to trade in their old sedan for a newer Peugeot model with better fuel efficiency.
While the company originated as a family-run steel foundry in the nineteenth century, Peugeot eventually transformed into one of the most prominent automotive manufacturers in the global market.
Borrowed from French Peugeot.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Often used as a proper noun to refer to the company, or as a countable noun to refer to a specific car.
Last updated May 8, 2026