# Volvo

/ˈvoʊɫvoʊ/ (US)

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

## Senses

### 1. the company

noun · CEFR B1

A famous Swedish company that makes cars and heavy vehicles like trucks.

For teachers: The Volvo Car Corporation, a Swedish manufacturer of automobiles and commercial vehicles, currently a subsidiary of Geely.

- Volvo announced that they will only produce electric cars by the end of the decade.
- Volvo has long maintained a reputation for engineering excellence, particularly regarding the structural integrity of their passenger vehicles.

## Examples

- He drives an old Volvo because it is very reliable.
- After the accident, the family decided to buy a Volvo for its reputation for safety and durability.
- The company's transition toward electric vehicles marks a significant shift for Volvo, which has historically built its brand identity around internal combustion engine safety and robust engineering.

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