Rolls-Royce

British  

/ ˌrəʊlzˈrɔɪs /

noun

1. Also called (informal): Rolls.  a make of very high-quality, luxurious, and prestigious British car. The Rolls-Royce company is no longer British-owned

2. anything considered to be the very best of its kind

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Etymology

Origin of Rolls-Royce

named after its designers, Charles Stewart Rolls (1877–1910), English pioneer motorist and aviator, and Sir (Frederick) Henry Royce (1863–1933), English engineer, who founded the Rolls-Royce Company (1906)

Example Sentences

British engine-maker Rolls-Royce maintained its full-year profit guidance on Thursday, as it expects to "fully mitigate" disruption from the Middle East war.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

At the same time, Rolls-Royce said it remains well positioned to deliver its midterm targets, with substantial growth beyond the midterm from both its existing and new businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Federal agents seized a black 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost, valued at more than $300,000, while serving a search warrant at Tangeman’s home.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

In the engine-making industry, Rolls-Royce rises 6%, Safran gains 5.7% and MTU Aero Engines climbs 5.2%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

As Blunt was getting into the Rolls-Royce, the driver leaned down to open the back door and his jacket fell open, revealing a stark white shirt underneath.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz