Porsche

//ˈpɔɹʃ// name, noun

name, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A car of this brand, reputably high-performance and expensive.

    "Mom drives an Accord, which is quite a surprise if you think about it. I guess that says something about her response to fame. Anyone can drive a Porsche once they have the cash."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from German. countable
  2. 2
    The German sports car manufacturer founded in 1931 and based in Stuttgart. Full name: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. countable, uncountable

Example

More examples

"He has two cars; one is a Benz and the other is a Porsche."

Etymology

Borrowed from German Porsche * (automotive): The surname of the founder, Ferdinand Porsche.

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sports car

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