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marque

marque

2 8.2
A brand name for a car maker or its cars
  • noun
  • /mɑrk/
translation icon : marca
  • I'm a fan of both marques, so I'm hoping BMW don't simply chase sales at the cost of the dignity of the brand.

Examples

  • And who better to do that than ItalDesign, a firm that had worked show vehicle magic for so many other marques?

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  • I participate in an online BB dedicated to a certain sporty car marque.

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  • I may even have to stray from my favorite marque if it makes sense.

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  • I realize Guzzi wouldn't have survived without Piaggio's money, but I think Piaggio management is ruining the marque.

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  • Okay, you can take Ferrari and Maserati out of the competition—neither marque sells more than 300 cars a month.

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  • The luxury marque Mercedes-Benz is known for its high-quality vehicles.

  • Many car enthusiasts prefer the Italian marque Ferrari for its performance and style.

  • The marque Toyota has gained a reputation for reliability and durability.

Synonyms

brand
vsmarque
954 1.0

A name or symbol that identifies a company's product

focuses on the specific maker or name rather than a broad product type
make
vsmarque
158 4.2

The company or brand name of a product, like a car

is used especially for cars, not only as the manufacturer name
trademark
vsmarque
49 4.3

A special feature people notice about someone or something

is specifically about the product's maker name rather than any identifying feature
brand name
vsmarque
33 1.6

A name a company gives to a product or service to show it is different from others

also covers the product type or maker, not only the product name
trade name
vsmarque
2 2.9

A name a company gives to a product or service to sell it

is the wider label for the product or maker beyond marketing use

Compounds

letters of marque
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Official permission given by a government for private ship owners to capture enemy ships and goods

letter of marque
  • Archaic
9.9

Official government permission for a private ship to capture enemy ships and cargo

How Prestigious

luxury
322 4.2
premium
74 4.3
marque
2 8.2
brand
954 1.0
midrange
1 3.9
generic
3 4.6
low-budget
32 3.0

Surface Forms

marque singular
marques plural

Etymology

Marque comes from French marque, which means 'mark' or 'sign' and is like the English word mark. Think of a maker's stamp or label on a product, so a marque is the brand name that tells you who made a car.