noun
Uncommon
Rolex
ROH-lehks
Rolex (noun) means a luxury wristwatch made by the Swiss company Rolex. Example: “He treated himself to a Rolex after closing the deal.”
noun
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A luxury wristwatch made by the Swiss company Rolex.
"He pulled up his sleeve and there on his scrawny arm hung a Rolex the size of Big Ben."
— Dorothea Benton Frank, Carolina Girls (2015)
"He treated himself to a Rolex after closing the deal."
How to use Rolex
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA famous, expensive brand of watch, often used loosely to mean "an expensive watch" in general.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Rolexes
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Etymology
Invented as a made-up brand name in 1908 by watchmaker Hans Wilsdorf, who wanted something short and easy to say in any language.
Class of 1908
Rolex joined the language around 1908.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Rolex” mean?
The word “Rolex” means a luxury wristwatch made by the Swiss company Rolex. In plain terms, a famous, expensive brand of watch, often used loosely to mean "an expensive watch" in general.
How do you pronounce “Rolex”?
“Rolex” is pronounced ROH-lehks (/ˈɹəʊlɛks/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rolex” in a sentence?
Here is “Rolex” used in a sentence: “He treated himself to a Rolex after closing the deal.”
What part of speech is “Rolex”?
“Rolex” is a noun.
Where does the word “Rolex” come from?
The word “Rolex” dates back to around 1908. Invented as a made-up brand name in 1908 by watchmaker Hans Wilsdorf, who wanted something short and easy to say in any language.
Is “Rolex” a common word?
“Rolex” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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