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toyota

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //toʊˈjoʊtə// toy·ota

n. a famous Japanese company that makes cars and trucks. You see their logo on many vehicles all over the world.

n. a major Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer. When used to refer to the company itself, it is a proper name; when referring to a vehicle, it functions as a common name.


SIMPLE

She drives a white Toyota to work every day.

CONTEXTUAL

The local dealership sells both new and used Toyota models with full warranties.

COMPLEX

As a pioneer of lean manufacturing, Toyota revolutionized the automotive industry with its just-in-time production system, which minimizes waste and maximizes efficiency across the global supply chain.

Origin

Borrowed from Japanese トヨタ (Toyota), from the name of the Toyoda family. The spelling was changed to Toyota because of a belief that it sounded better, or because トヨタ takes eight strokes to write, and 8 is considered lucky.

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