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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA now-defunct American car brand, still fondly remembered by classic-car fans.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Pontiacs
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Etymology
The brand and several places of the same name honor Pontiac, an 18th-century Odawa war chief.
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.
