Prius

== English == === Etymology === From Latin prius, neuter of prior (“prior, previous”). According to Toyota, the name can be interpreted as a reference to there never being a mass-produced hybrid car prior to it. === Noun === Prius (plural Priuses or Prii) Ellipsis of Toyota Prius, a compact/small family liftback (supermini/subcompact sedan until 2003) produced by Toyota. Hypernym: Toyota ==== Usage notes ==== In February 2011, Toyota USA asked the US public to decide on what the most proper plural form of Prius should be, with choices including Prien, Prii, Prium, Prius, or Priuses. The company announced on 20 February that Prii was the most popular choice, and the new official plural designation in the US. === References === === Further reading === bobobobo (12 January 2011), “What is the plural of Prius?”, in English Language & Usage (Stack Exchange)‎[3]. Colin Bird (21 February 2011), “Plural of Prius, Prii? Not According to Latin Experts”, in Cars.com‎[4], archived from the original on 13 May 2019. Stef Schrader (19 January 2018), “The Plural Of Prius Is Actually 'Prii,' According To Toyota”, in Jalopnik‎[5], Indianapolis, Ind.: Static Media, archived from the original on 20 January 2018. Mercedes Streeter (15 February 2023), “Is The Plural Of Prius Prii, Priora or Prioraiiusesodes?: Comment Of The Yesterday”, in The Autopian‎[6], archived from the original on 16 February 2023.