McLaren

English

Etymology 1

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Alternative forms

• Learn, McClaran, McClaren, McLaurin

Proper noun

McLaren (plural McLarens)

1. A surname.

Etymology 2

From Bruce McLaren, Formula One driver and race team founder.

Proper noun

McLaren 720S

McLaren

1. (automotive) McLaren Automotive, a British sports/supercar manufacturer.
2. (motor racing) McLaren, a British Formula One race team.

Noun

McLaren (plural McLarens)

1. A car manufactured by McLaren Automotive or McLaren F1.
   • 2022, Jonathan Escoffery, If I Survive You, 4th Estate (2023), page 153:

     On the street, a white McLaren continually speeds north, only to crawl back south again, but few are paying it the attention the driver desires.

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