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

There are other mods added to the vehicle such as a 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission that is used in modern Ford vehicles. —Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025

There are other mods added to the vehicle such as a 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission that is used in modern Ford vehicles. —Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025

This engine provides ample power for all transport tasks, even when the van is fully loaded with cargo, and is paired with a FWD 9 speed automatic transmission. —Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025

The car underneath is a Mercedes-AMG G63, which is powered by a 577-horsepower twin-turbo V-8 engine, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025

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