marque¹ Definition
marque (märk)
noun
reprisal: obsolete except in letters of marque
Etymology: ME mark < MFr marque < Prov marca, seizure, reprisal < marcar, to seize as a pledge < marc, token of pledge < Gmc: see mark
marque² Definition
marque (märk)
noun
- a nameplate or emblem, as to identify an automobile
- a brand of a product, esp. of an automobile
Etymology: Fr, a sign < marquer, to mark < OIt marcare < marca, a mark < Gmc *marka: see mark
marque Usage Examples
Preposition: of
car: The great thing about these type of events is that nearly every marque of car turns up.
Converse of object
- represent: The Volkswagen heritage at High Wycombe stretches back more than 70 years when the center first represented the marque.
- become: With iconic bikes throughout most of the company's 10 decade history, Harley Davidson has become a truly awesome marque.
- use: The fashion marque used press and six sheets in shopping malls to launch Nu.
Adjective modifier
- featured: Last weekend, Ducati was the featured marque at the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days held here.
- famous: Each handset was individually engraved with a famous marque.
- prestigious: ASTON MARTIN By Robert Edwards A large format book which tells the story of one of Britain's most prestigious marques.
- Italian: Nowhere else can you compare the latest models from these two infamous Italian car marques on the fastest race circuit in the UK.
- British: I am delighted to report that the new MGF has a horn worthy of the great British marque.
- classic: The classic marque which won the 1959 Classic Le Mans 24 Hrs, will feature throughout the weekend.
Modifies a noun
- name: In addition the Triumph marque name has a very poor image due to historic service and quality problems.
- club: MG Owners club - The worlds largest single marque car club.
- specialist: With the aid of this book's step-by-step guidance from a marque specialist, you can!
- identity: Arguably, the new look succeeded the car looked bigger, had much more road presence and certainly conveyed a bolder marque identity.
Noun used with modifier
- prestige: Nottingham Car 4 Wheel Alignment Ltd align all makes and models of vehicles and also specialize in Porsche and other prestige marques.
- milk: Support for the continuation of Milk Marque in the current inquiry by the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.
- car: The car marque has commissioned an audio version of its customer loyalty magazine.
- sport: This year we especially welcome two extraordinary sports car marques which are being brought along with the support of their member clubs.
- sporting: Features The complete history of one of Britain's most important sporting marques.
- luxury: While this definition is based on American market MSPs, it can be used globally to identify luxury marques.

