noun
Uncommon
Chevrolet
shehv-ruh-LAY
Chevrolet (noun) means an American car brand owned by General Motors, or a vehicle made by it. Example: “He drove a beat-up old Chevrolet to work every day.”
noun
1
An American car brand owned by General Motors, or a vehicle made by it.
"He drove a beat-up old Chevrolet to work every day."
How to use Chevrolet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known American car maker, often shortened to "Chevy."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
drive a Chevrolet
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Chevrolet.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- Chevrolets
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
He drove a beat-up old _____ to work every day.
Etymology
Named after its co-founder, the Swiss-born racing driver Louis Chevrolet, who helped launch the company in 1911.
Class of 1911
Chevrolet joined the language around 1911.
See the full Class of 1911 →
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for Chevrolet
See all rhymes for Chevrolet →Frequently asked questions
What does “Chevrolet” mean?
The word “Chevrolet” means an American car brand owned by General Motors, or a vehicle made by it. In plain terms, a well-known American car maker, often shortened to "Chevy.".
How do you pronounce “Chevrolet”?
“Chevrolet” is pronounced shehv-ruh-LAY (/ˌʃɛvɹəˈleɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chevrolet” in a sentence?
Here is “Chevrolet” used in a sentence: “He drove a beat-up old Chevrolet to work every day.”
What part of speech is “Chevrolet”?
“Chevrolet” is a noun.
Where does the word “Chevrolet” come from?
The word “Chevrolet” dates back to around 1911. Named after its co-founder, the Swiss-born racing driver Louis Chevrolet, who helped launch the company in 1911.
Is “Chevrolet” a common word?
“Chevrolet” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between Chevrolet and General Motors?
Chevrolet is one of several car brands owned by General Motors, which is the parent company. So a Chevrolet vehicle is a GM product, but "General Motors" refers to the wider corporation rather than a single car brand.
Is "Chevy" the same as Chevrolet?
Yes, "Chevy" is an informal, shortened nickname for Chevrolet used in everyday speech. Both refer to the same American car brand and its vehicles.
Do people say "a Chevrolet" or "a Chevrolet car"?
Chevrolet is typically used on its own as a noun to refer to a vehicle, as in "he drives a Chevrolet." Adding "car" after it is usually redundant, since the brand name already implies the vehicle.
