noun
Uncommon
Peugeot
PUR-zhoh
Peugeot (noun) means a car made by the French automobile manufacturer Peugeot. Example: “She drives an old Peugeot she inherited from her father.”
noun
1
A car made by the French automobile manufacturer Peugeot.
"Rowland drove, because he liked driving, and the car was new: a plum-coloured Peugeot, sleek and fast."
— Sue Gee (1996)
"She drives an old Peugeot she inherited from her father."
name
1
A French surname, and the name of the car company itself.
How to use Peugeot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known French car brand, or a car made by it.
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Word forms
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Etymology
Named after the Peugeot family business, which began in France in the early 19th century.
Class of 1800
Peugeot joined the language around 1800.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Peugeot” mean?
The word “Peugeot” means a car made by the French automobile manufacturer Peugeot. In plain terms, a well-known French car brand, or a car made by it.
How do you pronounce “Peugeot”?
“Peugeot” is pronounced PUR-zhoh (/ˈpjuːʒoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Peugeot” in a sentence?
Here is “Peugeot” used in a sentence: “She drives an old Peugeot she inherited from her father.”
What part of speech is “Peugeot”?
Depending on how it is used, “Peugeot” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Peugeot” come from?
The word “Peugeot” dates back to around 1800. Named after the Peugeot family business, which began in France in the early 19th century.
Is “Peugeot” a common word?
“Peugeot” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Peugeot” have?
“Peugeot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a car made by the French automobile manufacturer Peugeot.
