Prius
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- noun
- /ˈpriːəs/
- Informal
- I feel like in the spirit of Paul's book, that I should disclose that I was a Prius owner for four years.
Examples
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He often attends eco-friendly events where fellow Prius owners share tips on conserving energy.
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I packed up, I had a Prius, I packed up my Prius and I went on Craigslist, found a place, rented the place and drove there.
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Hey, I'm in a prius.
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And for a long time you've had a Prius and a million.
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Prius or Insights should last a long time with regular maintenance.
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And they act when they're buying a Prius like they have a really low discount rate.
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Why are people buying that Prius even though they'll never recoup the savings?
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Which given that he was much like the people I grew up with, very into trucks and boating, the Prius wouldn't have done much for him.
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As a dedicated environmentalist, she proudly drives her Prius to reduce her carbon footprint.
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Many people believe that owning a Prius reflects their commitment to sustainability.
Synonyms
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5.3
A person who supports the Green Party and wants to protect the environment
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6.7
A person who works to protect nature and reduce pollution
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8.6
A person who cares about protecting the environment
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4.9
A person who cares about protecting the environment
Compounds
- Archaic
A former county court in England that heard serious criminal and civil trials
Surface Forms
Etymology
Prius is also used to mean a person who owns or often drives a Prius. Because the car's name means 'before' and suggests being 'ahead' in thinking about the environment, calling someone a Prius is a short way to say they are seen as an eco-friendly driver.