Cadillac
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Name — A brand of luxury automobile, a marque of General Motors since 1909.
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Etymology
Named after Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, the French explorer who founded Detroit, where the car company was later established.
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What does “Cadillac” mean?
The word “Cadillac” means a brand of luxury automobile, a marque of General Motors since 1909. In plain terms, a luxury car brand; informally, "the best-in-class version" of anything.
How do you pronounce “Cadillac”?
“Cadillac” is pronounced KA-dih-lak (/ˈkædəˌlæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cadillac” in a sentence?
Here is “Cadillac” used in a sentence: “He pulled up in a gleaming white Cadillac.”
What part of speech is “Cadillac”?
Depending on how it is used, “Cadillac” can be a name and an adjective.
Where does the word “Cadillac” come from?
The word “Cadillac” comes from French. Named after Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, the French explorer who founded Detroit, where the car company was later established.
Is “Cadillac” a common word?
“Cadillac” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Cadillac” have?
“Cadillac” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a brand of luxury automobile, a marque of General Motors since 1909.