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Definition of chevrolet

chevrolet

/ˌʃɛv.rəˈleɪ/
Chev · ro · let
Plural:Chevrolets
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chevrolet Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major American automobile division and brand owned by General Motors, founded in Detroit in 1911 and known for producing a wide range of passenger cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles.

Example

"Chevrolet introduced several new electric models to its global lineup this year."

2

A car, truck, or other motor vehicle manufactured under the Chevrolet brand.

Example

"Her grandfather spent years restoring a classic 1957 Chevrolet in his garage."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although originating as a French surname, in English the final 't' is silent (/ˌʃɛvrəˈleɪ/). In everyday conversation, the brand and its vehicles are very commonly referred to by the clipped nickname 'Chevy'.

• Rhymes for chevrolet

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Louis Chevrolet (1878–1941), a Swiss-born race car driver and automotive engineer who co-founded the Chevrolet Motor Car Company in Detroit in 1911 alongside William C. Durant.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chevrolet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chevrolet
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