merc

[mɜːk]

merc Definition

  • 1a shortened form of 'mercenary', meaning a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
  • 2a Mercedes-Benz car

Using merc: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "merc" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The mercs were hired to protect the oil fields.

  • Example

    He drove his new Merc to the party.

merc Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for merc

  • soldier of fortune
  • hired gun
  • freelance soldier
  • contract soldier
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Summary: merc in Brief

'Merc' [mɜːk] is a shortened form of 'mercenary', which refers to a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army. It can also refer to a Mercedes-Benz car, as in 'He drove his new Merc to the party.'