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    Benz
    noun
    Karl, 1844–1929, German automotive engineer and manufacturer.
  • benz-
    benz-
    variant of benzo- before a vowel.

Benz

1 American  
[bents, benz] / bɛnts, bɛnz /

noun

  1. Karl, 1844–1929, German automotive engineer and manufacturer.


benz- 2 American  
  1. variant of benzo- before a vowel.

    benzaldehyde.


Benz British  
/ bɛnts, bɛnz /

noun

  1. Karl ( Friedrich ) (karl). 1844–1929, German engineer; designed and built the first car to be driven by an internal-combustion engine (1885)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Usage

What else does benz mean? Frequently found in hip-hop lyrics, Benz is short for Mercedes-Benz, a German luxury car.

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Since taking her story public, Benz said she has received a flood of messages from other victims, many of whom opt to stay anonymous because of the shame attached.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

Liz Benz still believes the distressed caller's voice was her son's -- the tone, enunciation and cadence all matched her 16-year-old.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

When she relisted at a lower price in January, one buyer made an offer but walked away after Benz didn’t agree to make all the repairs he requested, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 13, 2026

The man drove away in what the couple believe is a black Mercedes Benz.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2025

As someone drives by in a brand-new Benz, he also feels a twinge of guilt over refusing to drive his new car to Martel’s house.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone

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