name
Volvo
VOL-voh
name
1
A Swedish car manufacturer known for an emphasis on safety.
"Volvo introduced the three-point seatbelt in 1959."
noun
1
A car made by this company.
"They traded in the old Volvo for an electric car."
How to Use Volvo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Swedish car brand, or a car made by it.
Word Forms
Volvos plural
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Etymology
From Latin volvo, "I roll," originally referencing ball bearings, the company's first product.