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yom

yom

9.9
The year a vehicle or machine was made
  • noun
  • /jɑm/
  • Jargon
translation icon : año de fabricación
  • Buyers often check the yom before deciding to purchase used machinery.

Examples

  • He asked the dealer about the yom to make sure the truck was not too old.

  • This bike's yom is 2020.

  • The car's yom is listed as 2015 in the advertisement.

  • What is the yom of your car?

  • Buyers often check the yom to ensure they are getting a vehicle from a recent model year.

  • The truck's yom was indicated as 2019, which helped him decide to buy it.

  • Before purchasing a used car, it's advisable to verify the yom mentioned on the document.

Synonyms

yr
vsyom
1 1.6

A short written form of year equal to 12 months

is an informal label for a product's manufacture or model date

Compounds

7 5.8

A day in the Jewish year when people fast and pray to ask for forgiveness

A 1973 war when Egypt and Syria made a surprise attack on Israel during the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur

Surface Forms

yom singular
yoms plural

Etymology

Yom is also used as a short form that stands for 'year of manufacture', especially in ads for cars and machines. So checking the yom tells you the model year and how old the vehicle is.