noun
BMW
noun
1
A car or motorcycle made by the German manufacturer BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke, "Bavarian Motor Works").
"He pulled up outside in a shiny new BMW."
How to Use BMW
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA make of German car or motorbike, often associated with luxury and performance.
Word Forms
BMWs plural
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Etymology
An abbreviation of the German company name Bayerische Motoren Werke, "Bavarian Motor Works."