Benz

¹ American  

[bents, benz] / bɛnts, bɛnz /

noun

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

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benz- ² American  

1. variant of benzo- before a vowel.

   benzaldehyde.

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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)

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Usage

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

Example Sentences

Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for investment-research company Morningstar, says one area where DIY investors often struggle is with portfolio-drawdown strategies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

Benz says her adviser has all of her and her husband’s documents and plans and can temporarily take over handling finances if needed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

Still, Bush’s attorneys continued to challenge the ruling by arguing that Benz had exceeded his authority as the arbitrator.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

“No respect for private property whatsoever,” cried Mr. Benz, who lived next door.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides