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

All that power, in true muscle car fashion, was routed to the rear wheels via the automaker’s three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

Both models use an eight-speed automatic transmission (ZF’s very capable 8HP) and all-wheel drive. —ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026

Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and 3 drive-modes, the Tundra was ready for highway driving, off-road multi-terrain, tow/haul mode and excellent crawl control. —Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026

Thankfully, Kia pairs the engine with a traditional 6-speed automatic transmission, so throttle response feels natural. —Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

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