cadillac
word
/ˈkædəˌɫæk/
KA-duh-lak
/ˈkædɪˌlæk/
KA-di-lak
Definition
Cadillac is a famous American brand of luxury cars. Sometimes, it is also used as a symbol for something of the highest quality in its category.
Usage & Nuances
'Cadillac' is almost always capitalized and refers mainly to the car brand. In some phrases, 'the Cadillac of...' means the best or most luxurious example of a product. This figurative use is less common outside North America.
Spanish: CadillacPortuguese (BR): CadillacPortuguese (PT): CadillacChinese (Simplified): 凯迪拉克Chinese (Traditional): 凱迪拉克Hindi: कैडिलैकArabic: كاديلاكBengali: ক্যাডিলাকRussian: КадиллакJapanese: キャデラックVietnamese: CadillacKorean: 캐딜락Turkish: CadillacUrdu: کیڈیلاکIndonesian: Cadillac
Example Sentences
My uncle drives a Cadillac.
basic
A Cadillac is a very expensive car.
basic
They saw a shiny Cadillac parked outside.
basic
This computer is the Cadillac of laptops—fast, powerful, and stylish.
natural
He always dreamed of owning a classic Cadillac from the 1960s.
natural
If you want the best, get the Cadillac of coffee machines.
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