noun

Pontiac

Pontiac (noun) means a car made by the former Pontiac brand, an American automaker owned by General Motors from 1926 until it was discontinued in 2010. Example: “He restored a classic Pontiac Firebird in his garage.”

noun

A car made by the former Pontiac brand, an American automaker owned by General Motors from 1926 until it was discontinued in 2010.

"He restored a classic Pontiac Firebird in his garage."

How to use Pontiac

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA now-defunct American car brand, still fondly remembered by classic-car fans.

Word forms

Pontiacs plural

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Etymology

The brand and several places of the same name honor Pontiac, an 18th-century Odawa war chief.

· First attested 1700

Class of 1700 Pontiac joined the language around 1700.

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Rhymes for Pontiac

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Pontiac” mean?

The word “Pontiac” means a car made by the former Pontiac brand, an American automaker owned by General Motors from 1926 until it was discontinued in 2010. In plain terms, a now-defunct American car brand, still fondly remembered by classic-car fans.

How do you use “Pontiac” in a sentence?

Here is “Pontiac” used in a sentence: “He restored a classic Pontiac Firebird in his garage.”

What part of speech is “Pontiac”?

“Pontiac” is a noun.

Where does the word “Pontiac” come from?

The word “Pontiac” dates back to around 1700. The brand and several places of the same name honor Pontiac, an 18th-century Odawa war chief.