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

The 8-speed automatic transmission was smooth and crisp, while the five selective drive modes ensured fun for every driving style. —Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026

Most examples are equipped with the preferred five-speed manual gearbox, though many, especially Cabriolets, were fitted with the Tiptronic, a perfectly usable four-speed automatic transmission. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026

The cheapest subcompact, the Versa, starts at $18,635 with an automatic transmission. —Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025

It’s paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission and a standard all-wheel drive system. —James Raia, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025

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