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Ferrari

fuh-RAH-ree

Ferrari (name) means a surname from Italian.

name
1
A surname from Italian.
2
Ferrari S.p.A., an Italian sports car manufacturer.
"Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said that he’s fulfilling a “childhood dream” by joining Ferrari in 2025 in his first social media post since his sensational move away from Mercedes was announced on Thursday." — (2024)
noun
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A car manufactured by Ferrari.
"The Ferraris pressed the self-destruct button, Lewis Hamilton lost his spot on the podium, and there were champagne moments for Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz Jr." — (2019)
"If ever in your life you have the opportunity to drive a Ferrari, you should take it. Ferraris are, by and large, a special combination of power and speed smoothed over with a level of refinement other supercars can’t quite match." — (2020)

Word forms

Ferraris plural, Ferraris plural

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Etymology

Etymology tree Italian Ferraribor. English Ferrari Borrowed from Italian Ferrari.

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Ferrari” mean?

The word “Ferrari” means a surname from Italian.

How do you pronounce “Ferrari”?

“Ferrari” is pronounced fuh-RAH-ree (/fəˈɹɑɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Ferrari” in a sentence?

Here is “Ferrari” used in a sentence: “The Ferraris pressed the self-destruct button, Lewis Hamilton lost his spot on the podium, and there were champagne moments for Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz Jr.”

What part of speech is “Ferrari”?

Depending on how it is used, “Ferrari” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Ferrari” come from?

The word “Ferrari” comes from Italian. Etymology tree Italian Ferraribor. English Ferrari Borrowed from Italian Ferrari.

Is “Ferrari” a common word?

“Ferrari” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Ferrari” have?

“Ferrari” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname from Italian.

Is a Ferrari a make or a model of car?

Ferrari is a make, or manufacturer, of cars, namely Ferrari S.p.A., the Italian sports car company. Individual models have their own names or numbers, while 'a Ferrari' refers to any car made by that company.

What is the origin of the surname Ferrari?

Ferrari is a common Italian surname, traditionally associated with the trade of the blacksmith or ironworker, from the Italian word 'ferro,' meaning iron. It is also the name of the well-known Italian sports car manufacturer, Ferrari S.p.A.

How do you write the plural of Ferrari?

When referring to the cars, the usual English plural is 'Ferraris,' as in 'two red Ferraris.' The manufacturer's name itself, Ferrari S.p.A., stays singular.

Why is the car called a Ferrari?

The car manufacturer Ferrari S.p.A. takes its name from the Italian surname of its founder. As a result, 'a Ferrari' has come to mean any car produced by that company.

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