Meaning & use
Merc
Last updated
An informal shortening of 'mercenary,' a soldier hired to fight for a foreign army or private force.
See it in a sentence
The film followed a band of mercs hired to protect the mining convoy.
He spent a decade working as a merc in various conflict zones before retiring.
A note on using this word
In British slang, 'merc' can also refer to a Mercedes-Benz car, so context matters.
Words with a similar meaning
mercenaryhired gun
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Another way to use it
2. noun
British informal term for a Mercedes-Benz automobile.
He pulled up in a sleek black merc.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Merc”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.