automatic transmission

noun

: a system in a vehicle that changes gears at different speeds without direct control by the driver

I can't drive her car because it has a manual transmission instead of an automatic transmission.

Examples of automatic transmission in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It's paired with a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission and delivers EPA estimates of about 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway in four-wheel-drive form, depending on configuration. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

That engine is mated to a 4-speed semi-automatic transmission and a centrifugal clutch (also like Honda's), topping out at 43 mph (70 km/h). — New Atlas, 9 July 2026

Interestingly enough, when the 355 was introduced with the semi-automatic transmission, there wasn’t much pushback from enthusiasts, likely because Ferrari still offered it with a traditional manual transmission, too. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 8 July 2026

It’s propelled by a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and comes standard all-wheel drive. — James Raia, Mercury News, 28 June 2026

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