vehicle

ve·hi·cle

noun \ˈvē-ə-kəl also ˈvē-ˌhi-kəl\

Definition of VEHICLE

1

a : an inert medium (as a syrup) in which a medicinally active agent is administered

b : any of various media acting usually as solvents, carriers, or binders for active ingredients or pigments

2

: an agent of transmission : carrier

3

: a medium through which something is expressed, achieved, or displayed <an investment vehicle>; especially : a work created especially to display the talents of a particular performer

4

: a means of carrying or transporting something <planes, trains, and other vehicles>: as

a : motor vehicle

b : a piece of mechanized equipment

Examples of VEHICLE

1. cars, trucks, and other vehicles
2. The vehicle's driver was severely injured in the crash.
3. Have you seen his new car? It's a fine-looking vehicle.
4. Water and insects can be vehicles of infection.
5. art as a vehicle for self-expression
6. Words and pictures are vehicles of communication.
7. These big-budget movies are star vehicles for well-known actors.

Origin of VEHICLE

French véhicule, from Latin vehiculum carriage, conveyance, from vehere to carry — more at way

First Known Use: 1612

Related to VEHICLE

Synonyms

agency, instrument, instrumentality, machinery, means, medium, ministry, organ, agent

Related Words

determinant, expedient, factor, influence, ingredient, mechanism, tool; weapon; activator, animator, catalyst, driver, energizer, executor, generator, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, instigator, launcher, mover, power, stimulus, trigger; antecedent, cause, occasion, reason; subagency, subagent

Other Paints and Dyes Terms

bloom, craze, medium, size

ve·hi·cle

noun \ˈvē-ˌ(h)ik-əl, ˈvē-ə-kəl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of VEHICLE

1

: an inert medium in which a medicinally active agent is administered

2

: an agent of transmission <a vehicle of infection>