Rolls-Royce
English
Etymology
The original company was established in 1904 by the partnership of Charles Rolls and Henry Royce.
Proper noun
- any of several British companies that make motor cars, aero engines, etc.
Derived terms
Translations
British brand - manufacturer(s) of cars, aero engines, etc.
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Noun
Rolls-Royce (plural Rolls-Royces)
- (chiefly British, informal) anything that is the best of its type; the best quality product possible
- 2013, Floyd Norman, Animated Life:
- But for an aspiring animation cartoonist, getting a job at Walt Disney was like hitting the major leagues—the Rolls Royce of animation. Now here we were walking down Dopey Drive and making a right at Mickey Avenue.
Translations
something that is best of its kind
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