noun
Merc
murk
Merc (noun) means (informal) A Mercedes-Benz car. Example: “He pulled up in a shiny black merc.”
noun
1
(informal) A Mercedes-Benz car.
"He pulled up in a shiny black merc."
"His dad's well rich: he's got a Merc and two BMWs."
2
(informal) A mercenary, a soldier for hire.
"The film follows a group of mercs hired to guard a convoy."
How to use Merc
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang shorthand for either a Mercedes car or a hired soldier — context tells you which.
When to use it
Informal only; not used in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Mercs
- Third person singular
- mercs
- Past tense
- merced
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Etymology
A shortened, informal form of "Mercedes" (the car) or "mercenary."
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Rhymes for Merc
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What does “Merc” mean?
The word “Merc” means (informal) A Mercedes-Benz car. In plain terms, slang shorthand for either a Mercedes car or a hired soldier — context tells you which.
How do you pronounce “Merc”?
“Merc” is pronounced murk (/mɝk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Merc” in a sentence?
Here is “Merc” used in a sentence: “He pulled up in a shiny black merc.”
What part of speech is “Merc”?
“Merc” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Merc” have?
“Merc” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal) A Mercedes-Benz car.
