Mercedes-Benz

English

Etymology

From German Mercedes-Benz.

Proper noun

Mercedes-Benz

  1. An automotive brand or marque from Daimler-Benz.

Noun

Mercedes-Benz (plural Mercedes-Benzes)

  1. A car of a particular brand manufactured by Daimler AG.
    Synonyms: Benz, Merc, Mercedes
    • 1971, “Mercedes Benz”, in Pearl, performed by Janis Joplin:
      Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz / My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends / Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends / So Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz

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Further reading

German

Etymology

From Mercedes +‎ Benz, named after Mercédès Jellinek (daughter of Emil Jellinek, the designer of the first Mercedes-Benz, the Mercedes 35 hp), and Karl Benz co-founder of Daimler-Benz (and founder of the forerunner Benz automotive company).

Proper noun

Mercedes-Benz

  1. Mercedes-Benz (an automotive brand from Daimler-Benz)
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