Benz
noun
Karl, 1844–1929, German automotive engineer and manufacturer.
Benz
1 American
[bents, benz]
/ bɛnts, bɛnz /
noun
benz-
2
American
Benz
British
/ bɛnts, bɛnz /
noun
Usage
What else does benz mean? Frequently found in hip-hop lyrics, Benz is short for Mercedes-Benz, a German luxury car.
Example Sentences
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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
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
The man drove away in what the couple believe is a black Mercedes Benz.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025
The arbitrator in the case, Jeffrey G. Benz, ultimately ruled in Lake’s favor, awarding him $500,000, as well as $764,640 in attorneys’ fees and $116,780 in other costs, according to court documents.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025
Baba had refused repayment until Dello had shown up one day in our driveway in a Benz and insisted he wouldn’t leave until Baba took his money.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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