motor vehicle

motor vehicle

noun

Definition of MOTOR VEHICLE

: an automotive vehicle not operated on rails; especially : one with rubber tires for use on highways

Examples of MOTOR VEHICLE

1. You can register your car at the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
2. <got a license to drive a motor vehicle the minute she turned 16>

First Known Use of MOTOR VEHICLE

1890

Related to MOTOR VEHICLE

Synonyms: auto, automobile, bus, horseless carriage, machine, motor, motorcar, car, wheels [slang]

Related Words: coach, jitney, microbus, minibus, minivan, omnibus, van; convertible, fastback, hardtop, hatchback, notchback, ragtop, sports car, sport-utility vehicle, station wagon, SUV, town car, wagon, woody (or woodie); compact, coupe (or coupé), intermediate, limousine, mini, minicar, sedan, subcompact, V-8; gas-guzzler, land yacht; muscle car, stock car, turbocar; beater, clunker, crate, flivver, jalopy, junker; cream puff; phaeton, roadster, tin lizzie, touring car; hybrid

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