noun

Buick

BYOO-ihk

Buick (noun) means a car made by Buick, an American automobile brand owned by General Motors. Example: “His grandfather still drives a 1978 Buick.”

noun

A car made by Buick, an American automobile brand owned by General Motors.

"His grandfather still drives a 1978 Buick."

"The dealership had three used Buicks on the lot."

How to use Buick

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA GM car brand, historically popular with older, comfort-focused drivers.

Word forms

Buicks plural

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Etymology

Named after Scottish-American inventor David Dunbar Buick (1854-1929), who founded the company.

· First attested 1854

Class of 1854 Buick joined the language around 1854.

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Rhymes for Buick

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Buick” mean?

The word “Buick” means a car made by Buick, an American automobile brand owned by General Motors. In plain terms, a GM car brand, historically popular with older, comfort-focused drivers.

How do you pronounce “Buick”?

“Buick” is pronounced BYOO-ihk (/ˈbjuːɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “Buick” in a sentence?

Here is “Buick” used in a sentence: “His grandfather still drives a 1978 Buick.”

What part of speech is “Buick”?

“Buick” is a noun.

Where does the word “Buick” come from?

The word “Buick” dates back to around 1854. Named after Scottish-American inventor David Dunbar Buick (1854-1929), who founded the company.