noun
make
a product's brand
The mechanic repairs several makes of car at this shop.
Etymology
The verb make supplied a noun for how or by whom something was made. A product’s make identifies its manufacturer or brand.
More examples
- What make is your washing machine?
- We compared two makes of bicycle.
- That make of camera is popular with beginners.
Forms
make · makes
Similar words
- brand
- Also applies broadly to named products beyond manufactured equipment.