Synonyms of engine

engine

noun

ˈen-jən 

as in machine

a device that changes energy into mechanical motion

a car with a 200-horsepower engine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• machine
• motor
• converter
• equipment
• mechanism
• tool
• appliance
• transformer
• mill

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of engine

The first stage uses seven of the BE-4 engines on launch and is designed to make recovery landings downrange in the Atlantic similar to how SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets are recovered. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

The explosion — which destroyed the rocket and some key pieces of pad infrastructure — occurred on May 28 during a routine engine test at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026

My tester was equipped with a new physical engine start button. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026

Under 40-50mph, the Omoda 7 runs solely on EV power before the petrol engine kicks in. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026