name
Nissan
NIH-san
name
1
A major Japanese automobile manufacturer.
"Nissan unveiled its newest electric model at the auto show."
noun
1
A car made by the Nissan company.
"He's been driving the same reliable Nissan for over a decade."
How to Use Nissan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known Japanese car brand, or a car made by it.
Word Forms
Nissans plural
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Etymology
From Japanese "Nissan," a shortening of "Nihon Sangyō," literally "Japan Industries."