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BMW
BMW (noun) means a car or motorcycle made by the German manufacturer BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke, "Bavarian Motor Works"). Example: “He pulled up outside in a shiny new BMW.”
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A car or motorcycle made by the German manufacturer BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke, "Bavarian Motor Works").
"He pulled up outside in a shiny new BMW."
How to use BMW
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA make of German car or motorbike, often associated with luxury and performance.
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Etymology
An abbreviation of the German company name Bayerische Motoren Werke, "Bavarian Motor Works."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “BMW” mean?
The word “BMW” means a car or motorcycle made by the German manufacturer BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke, "Bavarian Motor Works"). In plain terms, a make of German car or motorbike, often associated with luxury and performance.
How do you use “BMW” in a sentence?
Here is “BMW” used in a sentence: “He pulled up outside in a shiny new BMW.”
What part of speech is “BMW”?
“BMW” is a noun.
Where does the word “BMW” come from?
The word “BMW” comes from German. An abbreviation of the German company name Bayerische Motoren Werke, "Bavarian Motor Works.".
Is “BMW” a common word?
“BMW” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What does BMW stand for?
BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke, which is German for 'Bavarian Motor Works.' It is the name of the German company that makes BMW cars and motorcycles.
What is the plural of BMW?
The plural is BMWs, with no apostrophe. An apostrophe (BMW's) instead shows possession, as in 'the BMW's engine.'
Is BMW always written in capital letters?
Yes. BMW is an initialism formed from the first letters of Bayerische Motoren Werke, so all three letters are written in uppercase.
Does BMW make motorcycles as well as cars?
Yes. The BMW company manufactures both cars and motorcycles, so the word can refer to either type of vehicle.
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