Volkswagen
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1.0
- proper noun
- /ˈvɔlksˌvaːɡən/
- You know, Germany is the country of Porsche, BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Audi.
- Ford and Volkswagen
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- I would argue that almost every problem with Volkswagen is summed up with its new electric bus.
- BMW is down, Porsche is down, Mercedes is down, Volkswagen is down.
- By the way, Hitler's project Volkswagen.
- We were pleased to see that both Volkswagen Group and I'm assuming you all know the scope of Volkswagen, right?
- And the third Co sponsor is the Volkswagen Foundation to whom we're very grateful.
Examples
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There are some Volkswagen Bugs that are 50 years old or more and still running.
Academic text (2012) -
Someone pulled into the driveway far below me and steered a dilapidated Volkswagen into the yard.
Fiction book (1990) -
I looked out the window and saw a Volkswagen, which you almost never see around here.
Fiction book (1992) -
Like, let's say, for example, that Volkswagen, nothing against Volkswagen.
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Yes, Volkswagen was even bigger than Tesla.
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And this right here is your brand new Volkswagen EOS.
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The others had left in Ortega's Volkswagen, and the couple had offered to drive him to Washington.
Fiction book (1997) -
Fanny and Lucy met us at the bus stop in a yellow Volkswagen bug.
Fiction book (1998) -
Small, inexpensive automobiles, for instance, are held up to the example of the Volkswagen Beetle.
Academic text (2011) -
Many people prefer the fuel efficiency of a Volkswagen for their daily commute.
Synonyms
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3.5
A company that makes cars
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2.3
A business that makes and sells cars
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1.6
A business that makes and sells cars
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3.2
A company that makes cars
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2.1
Company that makes cars
Surface Forms
Etymology
Volkswagen is the name of a German car company and the word itself comes from Volk ('people') plus Wagen ('car' or 'wagon'). The company name was meant to say 'car for the people', which is why Volkswagen builds cars for many drivers around the world.