proper noun
corvette
A Chevrolet sports-car model.
She drives her Corvette along the coast on sunny weekends.
Etymology
French corvette named a small warship. Chevrolet adopted that naval name for the sports car, transferring an existing vessel-name into the identity of a vehicle.
More examples
- The red Corvette attracts a crowd at the car show.
- He saves money to buy a used Corvette.
- Several vintage Corvettes line the street outside the repair shop.
Forms
Corvette · Corvettes