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DictionaryfordCar brand
proper noun / noun

ford

An American brand of motor vehicles.

My neighbor drives a Ford to work every morning.

Etymology
fordEnglishfounder’s surname

The motor-vehicle brand takes its name from the surname of its founder, Henry Ford. This use is a personal name transferred to a company and its vehicles.

More examples

  • Ford makes both cars and trucks.
  • We compare two used Fords before choosing the blue one.
  • Her Ford needs new tires before our road trip.

Forms

Ford · Fords