noun

Merc

murk

Merc (noun) means (informal) A Mercedes-Benz car. Example: “He pulled up in a shiny black merc.”

noun

(informal) A Mercedes-Benz car.

"He pulled up in a shiny black merc."

(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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

merced past tense, Mercs plural, mercs plural, mercs singular

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Etymology

A shortened, informal form of "Mercedes" (the car) or "mercenary."

Rhymes for Merc

Herc

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Frequently asked questions

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.