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

With an automatic transmission, the engine is never disengaged from the wheels in drive. — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026

The combination of a large-displacement V8, automatic transmission, and enormous proportions was what 1950s American grand touring was all about. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026

From the electric drive motor to the nine-speed automatic transmission’s quick, crisp shifts, every bit of drivetrain and chassis engineering got upgrades in AMG’s hands. — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026

The handcrafted mill is mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission and makes 621 hp and 664 ft lbs of torque. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026

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